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Spine Injury Attorneys in Cleveland, Ohio

The National Spinal Cord Injury Association estimates 294,000 people in the US are living with a spinal cord injury. Cleveland, Ohio, is no exception. Spinal injuries can occur at work, in car accidents, or after a slip and fall. As a result, you may be dealing with pain, extreme financial costs, and other long-term impacts.

If you or a loved one experienced spinal injuries because someone was negligent, you can take action and recover compensation for your losses. The Cleveland spinal cord injury lawyers at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can help. We have decades of experience and a record of success in these complex cases. With no upfront fees and free consultations, contact our Cleveland injury lawyers at (216) 658-1330.

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What Is a Spinal Injury?

The spinal cord consists of nerves that transmit impulses to and from the brain around the rest of the human body.

The Cleveland Clinic describes spinal cord injuries as direct or indirect damage to the spine or “the bones, soft tissues, and vessels surrounding the spinal cord.”

Aside from back pain, which can be caused by pinched nerves or ruptured discs, spinal cord injuries can cause permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other functions. This occurs throughout bodily, and particularly in regions below where the injury happened.

You could be experiencing limited motor skills, mobility, lost sensation, and other physical restrictions. As a result, this can have a lasting impact on the body and a person’s mental state.

What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?

 

Direct impact on the spinal cord can displace and disconnect spinal nerves. Therefore, this can result in physical pain, neurological abnormalities, and loss of body functions.

The primary causes for spinal cord injuries in Ohio, include:

  • Motor vehicle accidents
  • Industrial accidents
  • Assault
  • Sports accidents
  • Weakened backbones due to conditions such as arthritis and spina bifida

Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injuries

 

Unless the trauma was significant, a spinal cord injury may not be instantly recognizable. According to the Mayo Clinic, spinal cord injury symptoms include:

  • Loss of bowel movements
  • Paralysis, even minor loss of mobility
  • Loss of sensation
  • Tingling
  • Weakness of back or limbs
  • Limb incoordination
  • Impaired breathing

If you are experiencing any of these, you should contact a medical professional immediately.

The Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries

 

The Dana and Christopher Reeves Foundation, estimates the cost of living with a significant spinal injury is over a million dollars. This includes spinal cord surgeries, trauma care, rehab, medication, medical equipment, and other expenses associated with treating spinal injuries.

In addition, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the US spends $9.7 million annually on spinal cord injuries.

Virtually no one is prepared to deal with such costs alone. KNR can help you evaluate your situation and what you will need to recover.

Let us file your claim and document your losses. This can be the difference in getting the best care possible.

Long Term Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries

 

Spinal cord injuries can cause serious and long-term damage. For instance, you may be in physical pain, unable to work work, going into debt, or unable to fully participate in your life.Spinal damage often requires major surgery and months of physical therapy. Long-term bed rest after spinal cord injuries also results in a high number of patients suffering from complications like pressure sores.

In some cases, your limitations can be permanent or lead to life-threatening illnesses.

While institutions, like the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Spine Health and other organizations, are pursuing better treatment for spinal injuries, the ability to fully treat your spinal cord injury may depend on your level of injury.

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Compensation After a Spinal Cord Injury

If you or a loved one sustained a spinal injury in Cleveland, you may be able to file an injury claim or personal injury lawsuit to help you recover.

We have considerable experience in this area of law. In addition, if your spinal injury happened on the job, in a car accident, or because someone was negligent, it’s important to pursue compensation right away. Ohio’s statute of limitations expires after two years. Therefore, if you wait too long your claim could be dismissed.

KNR can guide you through the legal process, help you get treatment, negotiate with the insurance company, and fight for everything you deserve.

What Is Your Spinal Injury Worth?

A spinal injury attorney from KNR can guide you through the legal process, help with treatment, negotiate with the insurance company, and fight for everything you deserve.

A spinal cord injury lawsuit can help you recover your:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress and mental anguish
  • Loss of consortium

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Since our inception in 2005, Kisling, Nestico & Redick has been dedicated to helping personal injury victims fight for the compensation they deserve after an accident affects their way of life. We have helped more than 10,000 people, and we’re ready to keep fighting for Ohioans and anyone who deserves compensation for their personal injury claims.

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KNR has helped numerous spinal cord injury victims get the compensation they need. For example, we represented a client who was rear-ended on East 55th Street. KNR settled the case for $105,000.

Our Cleveland Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Can Help You

The skilled legal team at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can help you recover after a spinal cord injury in Cleveland, Ohio.

Our Experienced Legal Team Will:

  • Investigate, collect evidence, and find those at fault for your spinal injury.
  • Interview witnesses, medical professionals, and experts to show how your life was impacted.
  • Communicate with the insurer, clarify liability, and pursue max compensation.
  • Determine your injury’s full and fair value – what you lost and deserve.
  • Keep you informed and involved. KNR is available by phone, text, email, or Zoom.
  • Protect your rights and, if necessary, take your case to court.
  • Never charge you upfront. If there’s no recovery, there’s no cost.