Paraplegia Spinal Injury

Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyer & Attorney

Paraplegia is one of the most devastating injuries we see at Frentz and Frentz Law. And, unfortunately, it is also one of the most common ones. The spinal cord is connected to a number of parts of the body. If you damage your spinal cord you could be facing a world of pain… or a world of paralysis. If you are paralyzed you will be suffering from paraplegia, a devastating condition where you lose the motor and sensory function of the lower extremities. You will be unable to walk, to run, to go to the washroom by yourself and to dress yourself. Although there are ways to overcome paraplegia, you can expect this injury to dramatically change your life.

Paraplegia Accidents

Paraplegia occurs when there is significant trauma to the thoracic, lumbar or sacral regions of the spinal canal. This can happen in a number of different accidents including:

Paraplegia comes with a number of serious complications. Not only will you experience numbness and paralysis, but you may also be unable to control your bladder or bowels, experience impotence, blood clots and pressure sores. You may be more susceptible to pneumonia and other viral and bacterial infections. You will need constant medical assistance and care to ensure the best outcome and recovery possible.

Spinal Injury Assistance

Paraplegia is not only emotionally and physically draining, but it can also result in financial hardship. Caring for someone with paraplegia is expensive to say the least. You will need medical equipment for the car, home, backyard, etc. You will need to hire someone to care for the person 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Some of the various costs involved in recovering and living with paraplegia include:

  • a loss of income if unable to work
  • specialists visits and medication if needed
  • rehabilitation fees including physical therapy, massage therapy and occupational therapy
  • counseling
  • home health aide, nurse or carer
  • medical equipment such as a wheelchair
  • renovations to the home to ensure it is wheelchair accessible
  • accessories for the home including standing frames, special beds, bathtubs, toilets, ramps, etc.
  • a wheelchair accessible vehicle
  • surgeries in some instances

Paraplegia can be hard for both the victim and the victim’s family. You will need to rearrange your entire life to accommodate this severe spinal injury. You may need to hire someone to take care of the kids, to cook the meals, to do the shopping and to perform other daily activities that you once took for granted. Our attorneys will not only ensure that you are fully compensated for your financial hardship but also for the emotional trauma you have endured including a loss of quality of life,  emotional distress, loss of companionship and pain and suffering. Although no amount of money will make the emotional frustration and pain go away, it can help ensure the best life possible for you and your family.

Mankato Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered from paraplegia due to someone else’s negligence, you will need the experience and aggressive representation of our lawyers. Our law firm has represented thousands of individuals who have been harmed in some way due to the negligence of someone else. You should not have to pay the financial consequences for someone else’s negligence.

Call Frentz and Frentz at 507-345-4505 or call toll free at 1-800-450-4505 for your free consultation. You want to have experience on your side so that you can receive the compensation you deserve. We don’t get paid unless you get paid.