The Law Offices of Michael F. Kushner serves clients throughout Ventura County including Simi Valley, Conejo Valley, as well as the San Fernando Valley.   

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of mobility, sensation, or bodily functions.  The spinal cord is extremely sensitive and it does not have to be severed for a loss of functioning to occur.  Motor neurons that control the upper and lower body lie within the 18 inch long spinal cord, and they carry messages to and from the brain, which controls bodily processes.  An injury to the spinal cord can cause irreversible damage to these delicate nerves, which can then lead to a loss of physical capacity for the sufferer. 

Every year, 10,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury in the U.S. alone.  The most common causes of spinal cord injuries are auto accidents, violent acts, and falls.  Many times, spinal cord injuries are not the victim’s fault.  All too often, spinal cord injuries are the result of another person’s negligent actions.  Unfortunately, the spinal cord injury victim is the one who has to suffer through physical, mental, and emotional complications for the rest of their life.   

Spinal Cord Injury Complications
Spinal cord injury complications vary in each case, but for each victim they are emotionally devastating and physically painful.  When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, they may have several complications, which can include:

• Irregular heartbeat
• Respiratory problems
• Digestive dysfunction
• Bladder dysfunction
• Sexual dysfunction
• Paralysis
• Loss of motor skills
• Loss of sensation

These physical complications usually require extensive medical treatment.  Spinal cord injury victims have to work with doctors, specialists, and physical therapists on a regular basis.  Victims may also require special medical devices such as wheelchairs, and are usually prescribed daily medications.  In time, these medical necessities can lead to insurmountable expenses, which can become costly to the spinal cord injury victim and their families. 

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to another person’s negligence, it is in your best interest to speak with a knowledgeable personal injury attorney.  A personal injury attorney can help you seek compensation for your present and future medical expenses, physical damages, and suffering.

California Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Personal injury attorney, Michael F. Kushner, has helped spinal cord injury victims all throughout Southern California recover damages for their injuries.  Mr. Kushner has the legal experience and knowledge to take on leading medical experts, ensuring that his clients get the financial compensation they deserve.  Since 1977, Michael F. Kushner has provided his clients with the information, communication, and attention they have needed to construct successful personal injury cases.

If you want expert legal representation, contact the Law Offices of Michael F. Kushner today to discuss your spinal injury case at 1-800-874-6587. 

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