Spinal Cord Injury, Back Injury, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury involves damage to a bundle of nerves that runs from the base of the brain to the end of the spine, known as the spinal cord The spinal cord is encased in the spinal column, a stack of bone rings called vertebrae. The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to the body and vice versa. A spinal cord injury may involve damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of functioning. Depending on the location of the damage, spinal cord injury can lead to some loss of function, paraplegia, or quadriplegia. In some cases machines may be needed to perform involuntary muscle actions, like breathing. The most frequent causes of spinal cord injury are trauma and disease. The most common causes of trauma to the spinal cord are: car accidents, gunshot wounds, and falling. Persons who have suffered spinal cord injury through the fault of another can bring a lawsuit against the responsible party to recover medical expenses, loss of future earnings, and pain and suffering. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, contact a lawyer immediately. The Law Offices of Campbell & Shelton, LLP, is dedicated to helping victims of spinal cord injury pursue justice.

Back Injury

Back injury refers to damage to the bones or cartilage of the spinal column, rather than the nerves in the spinal cord. Some types of back injuries include: herniated disc, degenerative disc, bulging disc, broken vertebra, or soft tissue sprains (like whiplash). Some of these back conditions are degenerative in nature, resulting from years of poor posture, lack of exercise, etc. However, sometimes working conditions, falls, or traumatic events like car accidents can also cause back injury. If your back injury was the fault of another party, contact a lawyer to review your claim. Buffalo attorney R. Colin Campbell and Eric M. Shelton will help you get the compensation you deserve.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an affliction that has gained attention due to the alarming statistics and detrimental long-term effects that are associated with it. Traumatic brain injury happens when an external force causes damage to the brain. Traumatic brain injuries can be either penetrating or closed head wounds. Penetrating injuries occur when an object (like a bullet) pierces the skull and enters the brain. Closed head injuries happen when then head changes direction suddenly (like when one's head hits the steering wheel in an auto accident), causing the brain to bounce off the inside of the skull. This type of traumatic brain injury is more likely to be diffuse (spread over a larger area). Some common causes of traumatic brain injury are: motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, violence, falls, and sports The severity of a traumatic brain injury can range from a mild concussion to severe brain damage. Oftentimes, however, it is difficult to assess the damage caused by a given head trauma. Some symptoms may include confusion, depression, a change in temperament/personality, some loss of brain function, some loss of body function, coma, and death. Regardless of how minor your traumatic brain injury may seem at the time, it is a good idea to speak to a lawyer. Contact a traumatic brain injury attorney in Buffalo today to discuss your case!