Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, not only for the sufferer of the injury, but also the families involved.  Unfortunately, nearly 200,000 people in the U.S. have and are living with serious spinal cord injuries. 

Traumatic and catastrophic injuries, such as an injury to the spinal cord, present many physical limitations.  A spinal cord injury can cause a person to lose sensation and mobility, hindering their life and well-being.  They can leave the sufferer with loss of function(s), even if the spinal cord remains intact.  Spinal cord injuries are more severe than back injuries like pinched nerves or ruptured disks, and they require continual medical attention. 

Spinal Cord Injury Complications
People with spinal cord injuries may experience:

• dysfunction of the bowel or bladder
• sexual dysfunction
• difficulties breathing
• irregularity in heartbeat
• irregularity in body temperature
• forms of paralysis

Often times, spinal cord injuries demand lifelong medical treatment, which can become costly and difficult to manage.   

Spinal Cord Injuries and the Law
The law allows spinal cord injury sufferers to seek compensation for the complications caused by their spinal injury.  Spinal cord injury victims can seek damages for their medical bills and personal pain.  The lifelong medical treatment most spinal cord injury sufferers require can hinder their financial security.  Financial security is very important, as it ensures the sufferer will constantly be able to receive the best medical care possible.

If you suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you should contact Dr. Tew to discuss your situation.  Dr. Tew has represented clients dealing with spinal cord injuries all throughout Arkansas, Texas, and Florida.  Dr. Tew understands the medical complications associated with most catastrophic injuries, and he has the trial skill to take on world class medical experts during the legal process.  As an M.D. with over 25 years of experience, Dr. Tew knows when a medical expert is deviating from standard medical facts or distorting the records. 

To discuss your spinal injury case with Dr. Tew, call 713-532-0043.

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