What Are The Treatments For A Spinal Cord Injury After A Motor Vehicle Accident?
There are many serious and life-threatening injuries that can result from motor vehicle accidents. A spinal cord injury is one of these injuries. Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries in car accidents are more common than many people realize. When your motion is halted suddenly as a result of a motor vehicle accident, the abrupt deceleration can result in injuries to your neck and back. If the force is strong enough, you may experience a spinal cord injury. If you were in a Florida car accident and think you suffered a spinal cord injury, it is crucial that you seek medical help immediately if you still haven’t. It is also crucial that you speak to an attorney as you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim and recover compensation. The money you recover may not undo the damage, but it can help you cater to your medical expenses.
The following is a look at the symptoms of a spinal cord injury and the treatments for spinal cord injuries.
Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury From a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you were in a motor vehicle accident and are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you may have sustained a spinal cord injury.
- Loss of motion
- Unexplained muscle spasms
- Numbness
- Difficulty breathing
- Loss of sense of touch
- Loss of sense of temperature
- Digestive problems
- Sexual dysfunction
- Painful stinging in the back
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
Please keep in mind that the above is not an exhaustive list. If you are experiencing other symptoms not mentioned above, ensure you see a doctor to get checked out.
How Do You Treat a Spinal Cord Injury After a Car Accident?
Unfortunately, there exists no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord. On the bright side, researchers are constantly working on finding new treatments for spinal cord injuries. For example, researchers are continually working on treatments that might improve the function of the nerves that remain after someone suffers a spinal cord injury.
For now, spinal cord treatment focuses on empowering patients to return to an active and productive life and preventing further injury.
Treatment for a Spinal Cord Injury Starts at the Accident Scene
Urgent medical attention is critical to minimizing the effects of a spinal cord injury. That is why it is crucial to call for medical help at the accident scene. Emergency personnel that are sent to an accident scene can ensure a victim is safely transported to the hospital. When people who are not medical professionals try to move a person who has sustained a spinal cord injury, further damage can occur.
Treatments for a Spinal Cord Injury in the Hospital
Once a patient arrives at the hospital, health care providers may use, among others, the following treatment options;
- Surgery
- Traction
- Experimental treatments
- Administering Methylprednisolone
Additionally, a person with a spinal cord injury can benefit from, among others, the following forms of rehabilitation;
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Recreational therapy
- Functional electrical stimulation
- Vocational therapy
Legal Help Is Available
Treatments for spinal cord injuries can be expensive, so it is only fair that if another party’s negligence caused your injury, you recover compensation from them. Our Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm can help you recover compensation for your spinal cord injury. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Miami, Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Bradenton, Daytona Beach, and West Palm Beach areas.
Resource:
flhsmv.gov/traffic-crash-reports/crash-dashboard/