Paralysis can be complicated and complex. It can be temporary or permanent or it may come-and-go, but no matter how it affects you, the one thing that doesn’t change is that there is no cure. You can be hit while playing a sport and instantly be paralyzed if the injury from the hit was near or on your spinal cord. Maybe you are suffering from cancer, a tumor could cause paralysis. Babies being born are at risk for paralysis if there if medical negligence occurs on the part of the doctor or other professional delivering your baby.
There are a number of therapies and treatment options that can help patients better manage the symptoms of their paralysis. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage, and surgery are used to help patients suffering from paralysis. It is unknown how any patient’s condition will be affected when they obtain treatment as the way people respond to treatment varies widely.
In addition to treatment, assistance devices such as walkers, canes, voice-activated instruments, and braces can help a patient overcome their limitations from paralysis. Patients may also benefit from modifications to cars and homes. Even with these steps, a patient may still require part-time or full-time care. The cost of care and the associated equipment adds up. If you were injured in an accident in Florida that was not your fault and it left you paralyzed, you need compensation to help you pay for these expenses. The Florida Quadriplegia injury attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group have substantial experience helping victims win the highest amount of compensation possible after their accident.
What are the Different Types of Paralysis?
There are four different categorizations and names associated with the differing types of paralysis that a person suffers including:
- Monoplegia occurs when only one limb on the body is affected. Monoplegia can be permanent or temporary. Certain cases, like brain injury, could yield temporary monoplegia.
- Hemiplegia is used to label paralysis which occurs on one side of the body. Cerebral palsy is a well-known condition that causes hemiplegia.
- Paraplegia impairs the lower body from movement and sensation.
- Quadriplegia is the most serious form of paralysis and when a person has no feeling or motor control over their torso and all their limbs, they would be considered a quadriplegic. In the most severe cases, loss of neck control can happen and the need for a ventilator to breathe would be required to sustain life.
The location where the injury took place will play a role in the type of paralysis the person suffers. When the injury is high up on the spinal cord to the neck will have a more severe form, while an injury lower down will likely result in either paraplegia or hemiplegia.
Do You Need a Florida Paralysis Injury Lawyer?
It is essential that you secure the most compensation after your accident if you suffered injuries that caused paralysis. The skilled Florida personal injury attorneys at the Vaughan Law Group will ensure that your legal justice is protected. Call the Vaughan Law Group’s Orlando serious injury attorneys at (407) 648-1426 to set up your free consultation.
