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Paralysis

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

The attorneys and other team members of the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina understand the devastation and heartache that the victim and their family suffers through when a loved one has been paralyzed.
Paralysis is defined as the complete loss of muscle function in one or more groups of muscles in the body. In most cases, paralysis is caused by damage to the nervous system, brain or spinal cord. Paralysis may cause loss of mobility or loss of feeling in the affected areas of the body.

Causes of Paralysis

Injuries that affect the brain or spinal cord generally result in upper motor paralysis. Damages to the right side of the brain will cause paralysis on the left side of the body. Damage to the left side of the brain will cause paralysis on the right side of the body. When the spinal cord sustains the damage, both sides of the body may suffer paralysis.

An injury to the spinal cord in the lumbar area or lower back leads to paralysis in both legs, while an injury to the upper portions of the spinal cord may result in paralysis of all four limbs. Flaccid paralysis occurs when there has been an injury to the upper part of a limb. If a nerve has been damaged, there may be a loss of movement in the lower part of the limb.

The injured person may have sustained the paralyzing injury from a vehicle accident, a fall from a high place, or a heavy object landing on them. Any of these injuries may also have been sustained while performing the responsibilities of a regular job. In this case, the paralysis is considered a workplace injury that deems the injured person eligible to receive Workers' Compensation benefits or a personal injury award.

Secondary Conditions

Aside from the personal adjustments necessary to continue life as a paralyzed individual, the injured victim must suffer secondary conditions that cause problems when dealing with family, health, society, community, emotional and mental issues. Such conditions that may stem from their paralyzing injuries include:

Bowel problems

• Bladder issues
• Pain
• Respiratory conditions
• Skin care issues
• Spasticity
• Upper extremity care
• Sexual health
• Depression

If you or someone you love has suffered paralysis in Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville, South Carolina due to an accident in the workplace, you need the experience and skills of a workplace injury attorney. Pleas contact the Dick James Law Firm today to learn how we can help you.