Morelli Ratner, P.C. strives to maximize the monetary recoveries of our severely injured clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury such as a traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, severe burn injury or death. |
Spinal Cord InjuriesBecause spinal cord injuries can result in drastic changes in victims’ ability to function, many are unable to return to work and may have lifelong medical and therapy expenses coupled with the loss of income. Morelli Ratner, P.C. has helped individuals and families recover millions in compensation for spinal cord injuries through settlement and trial. It is estimated that each year, 11,000 people sustain spinal cord injuries; the majority of these people were injured in car accidents and construction site accidents. Spinal cord injury refers to damage to the spinal cord resulting in impairment or loss of function. The spinal cord is the bundle of nerves carrying nerve impulses to and from the brain to the rest of the body. Together, the brain and the spinal cord constitute the Central Nervous System. A complete spinal cord injury means that there is no sensation or voluntary movement below the location of the injury. An incomplete spinal cord injury means that there is some functioning below the injury, such as sensation in a limb that cannot be moved, or more functioning on one side of the body than the other. The location of injury along the spinal cord can determine the level of damage and impairment. Paraplegia and quadriplegia result from injuries at different locations in the spinal cord. Spinal cord injuries not only typically result in loss of sensation and motor functioning, they also can lead to bowel and bladder dysfunction, loss of sexual functioning, loss of breathing ability, loss of ability to regulate blood pressure or body temperature, and chronic pain. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident and sustained a spinal cord injury, contact Morelli Ratner, P.C. today to discuss your case. © Copyright 2008 Morelli Ratner PC
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