Many patients undergo surgery because of disc herniation in the cervical or lumbar spine. It is a fairly common condition, and patients expect the surgery to be routine. Although an “informed consent” document is signed, and the patient acknowledges the potential risks, no one expects to undergo surgery and wake up permanently paralyzed. The unfortunate… Read More
Missed Diagnosis Can Cause Paralysis
The failure to diagnose a patient’s true medical condition can lead to a whole host of serious consequences – from lengthy hospital stays and chronic pain to permanent disability and death. And in some cases, as our Chicago medical malpractice attorneys know, a missed diagnosis can also lead to permanent paralysis, leaving the victim a… Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries and the Law
The term “spinal cord injury” refers to a broad range of injuries causing damage to the spinal cord, causing either a loss of feeling or a loss of motor control in some part of the body. The degree of injury and loss varies widely depending upon the location of the spinal damage and the severity… Read More
Diving Spinal Cord Injuries: A Summer Danger
Summer is a time for outdoor fun. Boating, swimming, hiking and camping are among the activities we associate with summertime. But these activities are also fraught with hidden danger. Every year, many lives are ruined by diving accidents – in particular, by spinal cord injuries including paralysis and death caused by diving into shallow water. … Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries — Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
A previous post talked about severe neck and spine injuries as a result of a car accident, specifically, soft tissue injuries including herniated or ruptured discs. A more severe spinal cord injury that may occur as a result of car or truck accident, or other accident, is paralysis, including paraplegia or quadriplegia. To speak with… Read More