Experienced Attorneys for Neck, Back & Spinal Cord Injuries
The Sauter Sullivan law firm in St. Louis has been handling personal injury cases in Missouri and Illinois for decades, and we have the knowledge and experience to help if you or a loved one has suffered a neck, back or spinal cord injury due to someone else’s actions or negligence. The impact of Spinal Cord Injuries, whether from herniated discs or other spinal nerve damage, can be devastating for victims and their families, causing loss of wages and income, and potentially incurring a lifetime of medical expenses.
Serious Spinal Cord Injuries Can Change Your Life Forever
Spinal Cord Injuries are usually the result of a traumatic blow or injury to the spine, and they can happen in many different ways, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and work injuries, to name just a few. Herniated discs can cause serious ongoing problems that may require surgery to relieve pain and hopefully solve mobility issues, but back injuries are complicated, and sometimes surgery can’t help. In worst cases, spinal cord injuries can result in paralysis, including tetraplegia or quadriplegia, which can impact movement and function in a victim’s hands, arms, legs or pelvic and trunk areas. In paraplegia, paralysis is limited to the lower parts of the body, typically below the point of injury.
Serious Spinal Cord Injuries Often Warrant Serious Compensation
Because of the serious nature of spinal cord injuries and herniated discs, victims who win judgments against a defendant in a lawsuit are often rewarded significant compensation or “damages” for their losses, including payment for medical expenses and “pain and suffering”. In cases with permanent and life-changing injuries, awards often include compensation for ongoing healthcare and medical expenses. The Attorneys at Sauter Sullivan in St. Louis are experienced experts at handling neck, back and spinal cord injuries, and they can help you if you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence or actions.
Contact Us for a free consultation with one of our experienced St. Louis Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys. We can take your case on a contingency basis, so it won’t cost you anything unless we win your case.
Signs & Symptoms of Serious Spinal Cord Injury
Serious backbone, spinal column or spinal cord injuries, or any damage to the nerves at the end of the spinal canal, the cauda equina, can cause a number of signs or symptoms a victim must take very seriously. Indicators of serious neck, back or spinal cord injury may include:
- Loss of movement in any limb(s) or body areas
- Altered or lost sensation
- The inability to feel heat or cold
- Spasms and excessive reflexes
- Bladder or bowel issues including incontinence.
- Fertility loss or changes to sexual function, libido or performance
- Intense pain or stinging sensations
- Problems with breathing
- Loss of physical strength
- Mental and emotional distress, often impacting sociability
- Other serious and significant health problems