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A spinal cord injury refers to damage caused to the spine, which often results in damage to the nerves of the spinal cord contained within the spinal column. Although some minor spinal cord injuries can result in a complete recovery, other sufferers aren't as lucky and the injury may sometimes result in complete paralysis.
Over the years, emergency care for those affected by a spinal cord injury has vastly improved, and with aggressive treatment and rehabilitation, damage to the nervous system can be minimised and limited abilities can even be restored.
Severe spinal cord injuries frequently result in respiratory complications and around a third of people who have sustained an injury will need to be helped with breathing, sometimes requiring respiratory support.
A steroid drug named methylprednisolone is thought to be able to reduce nerve damage caused to cells if it is given to a victim within the first eight hours of the injury being sustained.
Rehabilitation programs aim to provide emotional and social support, combining physical therapies and skill-building activities.
Electrical stimulation of nerves by neural prosthetic devices is another treatment for spinal cord injuries and this may restore functions such as, breathing, coughing, arm or leg movements and use of the bladder. However, the level and type of spinal cord injury is dependent on whether these devices are suitable to be used.
Those living with a spinal cord injury are likely to suffer from medical complications such as an increased susceptibility to respiratory and heart problems, as well as bladder and bowel dysfunction and chronic pain.
Whether or not a sufferer makes a successful recovery depends on how their chronic conditions are dealt with on a day-to-day basis.
Making a claim for a spinal cord injury
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury and feel that you have suffered unnecessarily due to poor care and attention, you may be eligible to make a compensation claim.
Here at YouClaim, we have some of the best personal injury solicitors in the UK who have a wealth of experience in representing claimants of medical negligence compensation and victims of catastrophic accidents. All of our solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, so you can rest assured that you will be treated with an excellent standard of service.
One of our skilled legal advisors will be able to tell you within minutes whether you have a case, and there are no obligations or pressure for you to continue with your claim unless you are completely ready to do so.
If you would like to find out more about making a spinal cord injury claim, call YouClaim now on 0800 10 757 95, or if you are using your mobile, call 0333 240 0871.
