Paralysis is the loss of muscle function. Paralysis can be accompanied by the loss of sensory feeling as well as motor function. A recent study suggests that 1 in 50 people have suffered from some kind of paralysis. The most common cause of paralysis is damage to the nervous systems, especially the spinal cord. Paralysis of the lower half of the body is called paraplegia while the paralysis of the arms and legs is referred to as quadriplegia.
Truck crashes, motorcycle accidents, auto wrecks, and other serious accidents can result in paralysis. Public data reveals that approximately 21.2% of all spinal cord injuries come about from falls. 36% of them come about because of automobile accidents.
Paralysis resulting from a car accident will significantly impact the life of the victim, and the lives of their loved ones. If you find yourself paralyzed as a result of a preventable accident that was caused by the careless actions of another, you may be able to pursue financial restitution for your harms and losses through a personal injury lawsuit.