Spinal Cord Damage Injury Symptoms
San Francisco Bay Area - Los Angeles - San Diego
Symptoms of spinal cord damage generally appear immediately after injury. The degree and location of symptoms will vary depending on the location and complete/incomplete nature of the injury.
It is estimated that about 30 percent of delayed diagnosis cases result in the development of permanent neurological deficits for the victim. It is thus crucial to recognize the common symptoms of spinal cord injury. These include the following:
- Poor coordination, weakness or paralysis
- Tingling, numbness, or loss of sensation
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Breathing difficulties
- Involuntary spam and or Spasticity
Injuries to the cervical or high thoracic cord may also cause the following:
- Abnormal blood pressure fluctuation, often accompanying pain or bladder spasms
- Abnormal sweating
- Trouble maintaining proper temperature
Abnormal sensation and neuropathic pain may be experienced in areas that otherwise have no sensation.
A standard neurologic examination will indicate the location of injury if it is not immediately evident. Reflexes may be abnormal or absent in affected areas of the body. Spine X-rays may show fracture or damage to the bones of the spine. A CT scan or MRI of the spine may pinpoint the location and extent of spinal trauma and reveal compressive lesions. Somatosensory evoked potential (SSEP) testing may determine whether signals can be transmitted through the spinal cord.
Our SCI attornyes understand the anatomy, signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury and, unlike less experienced attorneys or novices in the field, do not overlook spinal injuries because they do not understand anatomy or the medicine involved. With and experienced legal team of nationally known trial lawyers with a track record in severe and catastrophic injury cases and a full time doctor-lawyer on staff, we know how to properly investigate and litigate spinal cord injury cases.
Serious spinal cord injuries may not only be overlooked, but even if recognized, an inexperienced attorney may undervalue the claim or not understand the critical need to engage economic and benefit preservation specialists so as to obtain full compensation for the victim. Call the spinal cord injury specialists at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, at 877-742-0270 .
