Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
in Phoenix, AZ

Spinal cord injuries are one of the most severe injuries a person can suffer, as they will probably never fully heal, changing the victims’ lives forever. Victims who suffer spine injuries in car accidents, workplace accidents, or medical malpractice must deal with the repercussions of their injuries for the rest of their lives.

As Phoenix spine injury attorneys, we at Cullan & Cullan are here to deliver quality legal counsel if you or someone you love has suffered paralysis. Because our firm has four attorneys who also have degrees in medicine, anatomy, engineering, and obstetrics, we understand the legal and medical implications of spine injuries. We know how to fight for fair compensation and will spare no effort in securing the best result possible.

To find out more, call (602) 900-9483 for a free consultation.

Recovering Compensation After a Spinal Cord Injury

When a product manufacturer, employer, distracted driver, or other negligent party caused your spinal cord injury accident, you deserve to file a claim and obtain compensation for your damages. If you face lifelong medical bills, expensive house or vehicle modifications, diminished quality of life, and reduced earning capacity, a Phoenix spinal cord injury attorney can help you recover all your tangible and intangible damages.

Spinal Cord Injuries in the U.S.

Approximately 450,000 people in the United States actively suffer from a spinal cord injury, with an average of 11,000 new cases per year. This statistic doesn’t include the people who suffer fatal spinal cord injuries, which amounts to thousands more.

What are the Most Common Spine Injuries?

The most common type of spinal cord injury is incomplete tetraplegia, accounting for 45% of all spine injuries. Incomplete tetraplegia leaves victims with some motor and sensory functions. Spinal cord injuries often result in partial paralysis of different parts of the body depending on the location and severity of the injury.

Other types of spinal cord injuries include:

• Monoplegia - Paralysis in only one arm or leg.
• Hemiplegia - Paralysis of both arm and leg on one side of the body.
• Paraplegia - Paralysis of both legs and other areas of the lower body.
• Quadriplegia - Paralysis from the neck or chest down, affecting both arms and legs.

What Causes Spine Injuries?

Most spinal cord injuries are the result of trauma to the spinal column, which affects the spinal cord’s ability to transmit signals between the brain and body. This results in the loss of sensory, motor, and autonomic function.

Many different types of accidents can cause spinal cord injuries:

• High-speed automobile collisions
• Aviation accidents
• Sports-related accidents
• Defective products
• Workplace accidents
• Slip and falls
• Medical malpractice
• Birth injuries

Lasting Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries

More often than not, victims of spinal cord injuries cannot live on their own and require lifelong assistance. They face physical and neurological deficits, leading to loss of function. Victims may need supportive care, rehabilitation, surgeries, and emotional counseling to cope with the severity of their injuries. Many spinal cord injuries are fatal due to respiratory problems (if they don’t immediately result in death at the time of the accident).

Highly Knowledgeable Attorneys & Doctors in Spinal Cord Injury Claims

At Cullan & Cullan, our experience as both medical doctors and trial lawyers, and engineers equips us to handle serious personal injury cases involving spinal cord damage. We have extensive knowledge in the fields of medicine and law in Arizona and the surrounding states. With a unique understanding of both disciplines, we’re more than qualified to handle any type of personal injury lawsuit.

Spinal cord injuries can affect the rest of your life. Don’t let a negligent party get away with causing your injuries. Call (602) 900-9483 today.