Denver Spinal Injury Lawyers

A spinal injury (also known as spinal cord injury) can be catastrophic. Because the central nervous system is within our spine, this type of injury is usually disastrous to the injured person, their family, and their friends. If you have sustained a spinal injury due to the fault of someone else, the Denver spinal injury attorneys of PURVIS • GRAY, LLP can file a lawsuit on your behalf.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 200,000 Americans are affected with a spinal cord injury, and there about 11,000 new cases of spinal injuries each year. The most common causes of spinal injuries are motor vehicle accidents, followed by violence and falls.

Unfortunately, at the present there is no known cure for spinal injuries. The damage to the spine can change normal movement and sensations, temporarily or permanently. Spinal cord injuries are considered either complete or partial. A complete spinal cord injury is when there is a loss of movement and feeling below where the injury occurred. Most such injuries result in paralysis.

A partial spinal cord injury is when there is some movement below the injury; for example, you may be able to move one side of your body but not the other. There are additional effects of a spine injury, such as dysfunction of the bladder and bowels, problems breathing, low blood pressure, and chronic pain. The time between injury and treatment is crucial to decrease long term effects.

Treatment and accommodations for a spinal injury can place a severe financial and emotional strain on a family. Our spinal injury lawyers in Denver can help you make important decisions and discuss different legal options, such as filing a spine injury lawsuit.

Spinal Injuries in Denver

Learn more on spinal injuries:

• Back Injury
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Knowing Your Rights
• Effects of Spinal Cord Injury

Although research is constantly being done to help find a cure, that doesn’t help the person or family member dealing with spinal injury on a daily basis now. PURVIS • GRAY, LLP can help you and your family with the demands of a spinal injury. Call a spinal injury attorney in Denver, Boulder or Steamboat Springs, CO toll free at 866-788-7616 or email us for a free consultation.