Kansas City Paralysis Attorneys

Paralysis is considered a catastrophic injury that leaves a person with considerable challenges and extensive medical needs. Loss of limb function, loss of mobility, and other permanent disabilities are life-changing to the person. Going forward, a paralysis patient requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation, and physical therapy to learn to live with this disabling condition. Home modifications and other adaptive technologies can also help a patient live with the disability.

These treatments and modifications are expensive and can exceed $1 million over the patient's lifetime. When someone suffers paralysis due to the negligence of another party, they need to know they have the money they need—and their family needs—to take care of themselves.

Because paralysis has no cure, its impacts on a person’s quality of life are permanent. Their new dynamic limits a person’s independence and possibly opportunities. Some are permanently disabled and will likely never return to work.

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Causes of Paralysis

The most common cause of paralysis and back injuries is vehicular accidents. Workplace accidents and slip-and-fall accidents can also result in a spinal cord injury that leaves a person paralyzed.

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Other causes include:

- Medical malpractice, such as errors in surgery or failure to diagnose and treat a medical condition

- Birth injuries, such as unnecessary force during labor and delivery

- Acts of violence, such as physical assaults or gunshots

-Sporting and recreational accidents, such as boating

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Strokes or other medical conditions like Guillain-Barre syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, or Multiple Sclerosis can also cause paralysis.

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Degrees of Paralysis

The type and degree of paralysis a person has depends on where the spinal injury occurred. A vertebral number system identifies each vertabra and its associated spinal function. The higher the location on the spinal cord, the more severe the injuries.

- Cervical Spine Level C1 to C8 (highest level)—impacting most of the body, including the uppermost area. Impacts on all four limbs, mobility, bowel/bladder control, and breathing.

- Thoracic Spinal Area T1 to T12 (central area)—impacting motion of the legs, bowel/bladder control, and loss of physical sensation.

- Lumbar Spinal Area L1 to L5 (lower level)—impacting control of the lower trunk and motion of the legs. Surgery is often required.

- Sacral Spinal Area Areas S1 to S5 (lowest level)—impacting hip/leg movement, control of upper legs, bowel/bladder control, and some sensation in the feet, calves, and pelvic area.

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Additional Complications

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Paralysis results from either damage to a muscle or nerve cell damage, and impacts other body functions:

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-Blood clots

- Change in mood or behavior

- Changes in functioning of organs, glands, and other tissues

- Changes to the bones, joints, and muscles

- Difficulty with swallowing or speaking

- Impacts on breathing, heart rate, and blood flow

- Loss of urine and bowel control

- Pressure sores and other injuries to the skin

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Theseconditions are in addition to and develop from the original paralysis injury.

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How A Kansas City Paralysis Attorney Can Help You Going Forward

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Following an accident, you'll have multiple medical appointments, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, evaluations, and other requirements. At the same time, you may need to file a claim with your own insurance company  or the other party's insurance company. And that's where it becomes complicated.

You may begin receiving calls from the other party's insurer or lawyer to discuss your accident, even as soon as the day after. The best thing you can do is refer these callers to your attorney. Conversely, the worst thing you can do is have a conversation with them because their job is to deny your claim.

When you work with our Kansas City Paralysis Attorneys, we will handle all the administrative paperwork, insurance claims, and communications so that you can focus on taking care of yourself. You can secure your financial future and pursue justice for your injuries.

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Our personal injury attorneys understand the difficulties you face with paralysis.

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- Handle communications with the other parties, their insurance companies, and their legal representatives

- Discuss the extent of your injuries and continual care with your medical team

- Discover the cost of your injuries, both immediate and long-term

- Represent you in negotiations with your own insurance company as well as others

- Negotiate for a fair settlement that will offer you the financial freedom to continue the treatment needed

- Prepare a lawsuit to take your claim to court if negotiations are unsuccessful

- Represent you throughout the court process for a successful settlement

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Paralysis requires continual life adjustments. Between medical appointments and treatment, physical/occupational therapies, and adaptive modifications for your home and auto, handling your legal case becomes an additional burden. When you work with Popham Law, we can handle your case so you can concentrate on taking care of yourself. We do this every day, and we’re ready to help you.

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Financial Recovery

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Paralysis is an expensive injury. Even those with health insurance may not cover all the medical expenses and other losses. Following your accident, keep all documentation related to the accident—bills, receipts, medical records, test results, and anything else available.  

At Popham Law, we believe the negligent party should be held accountable. Speak with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys about your case. All the documentation will demonstrate the extent of your injuries and future prognosis. Your attorney uses this information to calculate a fair settlement, including:

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- Medical expenses, current and future

- Lost wages, including lost future wages

- Property damage (if applicable)

- Pain and suffering

- Other expenses related to the accident

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Are you uncertain about your return to work due to an injury? Or are you wondering about your future and financial stability? These crucial factors shape your settlement. Popham Law’s personal injury attorneys are here to secure compensation for your expenses, ensuring you and your loved ones are covered in the future.

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Contact The Popham Law Firm’s Paralysis Attorneys Today

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When building your case, the personal injury attorneys at Popham Law will consult with top Kansas City experts to prove your injury claim, including physicians, vocational rehabilitation experts, life care planners, and many others. We'll make sure to include all accident-related damages in your claim.

Never let paralysis from a back injury by another person's negligence cause significant pain and suffering, including financial difficulties. Seek legal representation for your injuries by contacting The Popham Law Firm today at (816) 221-2288 or toll-free at 1-844-243-2288 for a free consultation.