Some of the most common types of paralysis that doctors recognize are:
Monoplegia: With monoplegia, a person is unable to move one limb or one region of their body.
Diplegia: When a victim is unable to move the same area of the body on both sides.
Hemiplegia: With hemiplegia, a person is unable to move one side of the body. Hemiplegia often occurs after a stroke.
Paraplegia: If the injured party is unable to move the lower half of the body.
Quadriplegia: Quadriplegia means a person is unable to move their body from the neck down. Some people with quadriplegia also need breathing assistance when the paralysis affects their lungs.
Some people with paralysis could also develop secondary issues resulting from their inability to move such as bedsores, infections, blood clots, and pneumonia. Proper vigilant medical care is essential, and when it is not provided, a St. Tammany Parish paralysis injury lawyer can help plaintiffs fight for justice.