Savannah Workers Comp Spinal Cord Injuries

Falling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, or being involved in a motor vehicle accident can cause spinal cord injuries in the workplace. Depending on the severity of the injury, a person can suffer partial or total loss of the use of limbs and organs.

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries cause some loss of function below the area of the injury termed incomplete. These include anterior, posterior, or central cord syndrome as well as Brown-Séquard Syndrome. All of these involve a disruption to the blood flow of the spinal cord as the result of a trauma, and may result in symptoms ranging from a loss of bladder control to the temporary loss of the use of a limb or limbs.

Complete Spinal Cord Injuries

Complete spinal cord injuries are those that result in the complete loss of function below the site of the injury. Paraplegia (loss of use of the legs) and quadriplegia (loss of the use of all four limbs) occur as the result of a complete spinal cord injury.

Other Spinal Cord Injuries

Compression fractures and herniated discs are other spinal cord injuries that can be sustained at work. Although many patients are able to recover from these injuries, they are extremely painful and can often be debilitating for some time.

Benefits in Your Spinal Cord Injury Case

If you sustained any kind of spinal cord injury at work, there are provisions under Georgia workers’ compensation law that have been set up to protect you. We at The Turner Firm have extensive experience in representing clients who file workers’ compensation claims for spinal cord injuries. We know how to navigate the legal system and are committed to getting the best results in your case. Call us today to schedule a free, no-obligation review of your case.