1-877-453-8464 SPINAL CORD INJURIES SERVING ALL OF OHIO 1-877-4-KEVIN-4 Everyday more than 30 people suffer a Spinal Cord Injury in the United States alone. While many advances have been made in the treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries, it does not mean your life will immediately go back to normal. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury or if someone you love is one of the 11,000 people in the United States who suffer a spinal cord injury each year, please contact The Law Offices of Kevin F. Kurgis Co., LPA for a free initial consultation and case evaluation.* Our legal team has won financial compensation on behalf of clients who have suffered paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other spinal cord injuries due to the negligence of others. We’d like to help you also. Spinal Cord Injuries People with spinal cord injuries require extensive medical treatment; mental, physical, and vocational therapy; and assistance with daily life. The costs are enormous. At The Law Offices of Kevin F. Kurgis Co., LPA, we believe the organization or person that caused your injury should be held responsible for the damages and losses you have suffered. We will aggressively pursue compensation for your injury, pain, and suffering, current and future lost wages, loss of enjoyment of life. People who suffer from spinal cord injuries often see their lives turned upside down. Although there are different severity levels of this type of injury, anytime there is damage to the bones and nerves of the spine, the damages are often irreversible. Depending on the specific injury, victims may notice changes – either partially or completely – in movement or sensation. This can affect all areas of their lives. Main Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries Injuries of the spine are caused by a variety of things. The most common cause is car accidents; most common for those under the age of 45. Falls are the second-leading cause; most common for those over the age of 45. Other causes include: Gunshot wounds Motorcycle accidents Diving accidents Surgical and medical complications Life Changes Due to Spinal Cord Injuries When the spinal cord is injured, there are severe psychosocial and physical consequences, and most victims do not experience complete recovery of neurologic conditions. This results in the need to make modifications in many areas of life, and it not only burdens the victim, but their friends, family, employers, and members of society as well. Immediately after the accident, and often for months after, there is extensive medical care such as surgery, which is terribly expensive. Once the situation is stabilized, patients go through the years, and often a lifetime, of rehabilitation and recovery. Rehabilitation and recovery may include: Rehabilitative exercises Functional electrical stimulation Epidural stimulation Robotic-assisted therapy Injury victims work with a number of healthcare professionals, along with medical experts, through their recovery. These include: Physical therapists – help patients regain stamina, flexibility, and strength as well as teach techniques for maneuvering a wheelchair and getting in and out of one Psychologists – help patients adjust to the new way of being and suggest strategies to deal with changes Social workers – assist with the transition back home and make changes that make the home accessible Occupational therapists – these help the victim learn how to be independent in everyday activities such as dressing, eating, and bathing Recreational therapists – help patients return to leisure and recreational activities If the injured victim can return to work, their employer will need to make reasonable accommodations to help the employee work productively. For other victims, returning to their previous jobs is not likely, which means they need to learn new skills or go back to school for a new job. The injuries of some victims prevent them from holding a job, resulting in the need to adjust financially and mentally to living a disabled life in which work in not possible. When you have an injury as serious and life-changing as a Spinal Cord Injury, you’ll want an attorney who has a successful track record. Don’t let a lawyer use your case to learn about spinal cord injuries. Contact us today. You will pay no attorney fee unless we win compensation for you. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation. CONTACT US RECENT ARTICLES Proof of insurance? Soon Ohioans can just pull out cellphone Proof Of Insurance? Just Pull Out Cellphone A new state law soon will let drivers prove that they have insurance coverage with their cellphone or other electronic devices. The law, which goes into effect March 23, formally puts in place what already has become the... 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