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SPINAL CORD INJURY
SPINAL CORD INJURY LAWYER
The type of spinal cord injury is classified by the doctor as "complete" when the nerve damage obstructs every signal coming from the brain to body parts below the injury; it is considered "incomplete" when only some of the signals are obstructed. In an incomplete injury, the amount and type of message that can pass between the brain and parts of the body will depend on how many nerves have not been damaged.
The level of injury is determined by which vertebrae of the spinal cord has been injured. The closer the injury is to the brain, the greater the loss of function and feeling will be.
A person is said to have paraplegia when he or she has lost feeling and is not able to move the lower extremities. Someone with tetraplegia, (formally called quadriplegia) has lost movement and feeling in both the upper and lower extremities.
You should note that must file your lawsuit for spinal cord injuries resulting from negligence within four years of the date of the accident. Florida law prohibits any suit filed after the four-year period. Lawsuits for wrongful death and lawsuits for medical malpractice must be filed within 2 years of the date of the accident. There are other time limits that apply to governmental agencies that require you to put the agency on notice of your claim within 3 years of the accident. If you do not provide the required notice, you are barred from filing a lawsuit.
These time limitations are enforced strictly by the courts. If you have been injured or a loved one has died as a result of a spinal cord injury, you should consult with a lawyer immediately to learn your legal rights.
If you have questions or concerns about a case involving a spinal cord accident, contact our offices at (561) 684-6330 or toll free at (800) 443-4529 or CLICK HERE to fill out the contact form and we will call you to discuss your case for free. We offer free initial consultations and work on a contingent fee basis, which means that there is never a fee unless we successfully resolve your case.
