Baton Rouge Spinal Injury Attorneys

Spinal Injury Lawsuit Representation

Sustaining any sort of spinal injury will inevitably transform your day-to-day life. You may no longer be able to do the work you used to be able to do, dramatically reducing your earning capacity. You may also experience frequent pain and be unable to enjoy life to the full extent you once did.

When a spinal injury was caused by another person’s negligence, you deserve justice. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our strong Christian values and many years of experience have allowed us to recover billions of dollars for thousands of clients. Our Baton Rouge spinal injury lawyers deeply care about your case and will fight to put you back on top, no matter the circumstances. We will work to maximize the money we put in your pocket, and you owe us nothing unless we win.

Our team is available 24/7, so call (225) 230-3110 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation today. 

What Causes Spinal Injuries?

Spinal injuries tend to result from unexpected and dramatic blows to the spine. They can also be caused by a foreign object penetrating and cutting the spinal cord. 

Accidents that frequently cause spinal cord injuries include:

• Vehicular accidents. Colliding with another car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian can produce powerful forces that damage the spine. In especially severe accidents, an automobile component could also enter the body and strike the spine. 
• Slip and falls. An unfortunate slip and fall in which the victim’s back or neck lands against a sharp edge, corner, or object could lead to a spinal injury.
• Defective products. A defective product, including a dangerous drug, could trigger a spinal injury under the wrong circumstances. 

What Are the Consequences of Spinal Injuries?

Your spine allows your brain to communicate with other parts of the body, so when this facilitator is disrupted, you will not be able to function properly. Even a relatively minor spinal injury will come with significant adverse health impacts, which will make it tougher to live your life. 

A person who sustains a spinal injury in an accident may experience one or more consequences, including:

The Long-Term Effects of Spinal Injuries

Many symptoms of spinal injuries are significant and immediate, but they can worsen over time. Other life-altering medical complications can also arise as a victim grows older.

Examples of long-term effects spinal injury victims frequently face include:

• Complete or partial loss of motor functions in one or more areas of the body
• Partial or complete loss of bladder and bowel functions
• Osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones
• Uncontrollable and unpredictable muscle spasms
• Syringomyelia, which involves a cyst or cavity forming in the spinal cord
• More frequent infections, including pneumonia
• Depression and other mental health consequences