Spinal cord injuries can affect every aspect of a person’s life and cause permanent changes in bodily functions. New Jersey spinal cord injury lawyers know that this type of injury results in tremendous medical bills and many hours of rehabilitation ― if rehabilitation is even possible.

According to the Mayo Clinic, a spinal cord injury can be caused by vertebrae, ligament or disk damage to the spinal column or to the spinal cord. These injuries can result in changes in strength, sensation and other body functions below the site of the injury. Scientists are optimistic that continuing advances in research will someday make the repair of spinal cord injuries possible but until that time, sufferers face months or even years of treatments and rehabilitation in order to get back to leading productive, independent lives.

Some of the emergency signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury after an accident may include:

• Extreme pain or pressure in the neck, head and back
• Weakness, especially uncoordinated movement or paralysis
• Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in the extremities
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Balance and walking difficulties
• Impaired breathing
• A twisted neck or back

Spinal cord injuries are serious and can have long-lasting and devastating effects on the sufferer and their family. New Jersey spine and brain injury attorneys are ready to help you through this trying time, which can affect a person’s life for years to come.

Call the Brown, Novick & McKinley if you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury and get the compensation you deserve. The firm offers free consultations.