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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can result in intense pain, limited mobility, bowel and bladder problems, and even paralysis. If you’ve suffered a spine injury in an accident that happened due to someone else’s negligence, Louisiana state law gives you the right to seek compensation for the damages stemming from your accident injuries. A New Orleans spine injury lawyer at Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso can help.

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Types of Spinal Injuries

A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when there is physical damage to the spinal cord, the crucial bundle of nerves that runs from the base of the brain down the spine. These injuries can interfere with motor, sensory, or autonomic functions and can have devastating effects on a person’s life.

The most common types of spinal cord injuries include:

  • Cervical Spine Injuries: Affect the neck area and can result in paralysis or limited mobility.
  • Thoracic spine injuries: Occur in the upper and mid-back region and can cause paralysis or affect vital organ functions.
  • Lumbar spine injuries: Affect the lower back and can result in mobility issues or loss of sensation in the legs.
  • Sacral spine injuries: Occur at the base of the spine and can lead to bowel and bladder dysfunction.

Accidents That Can Result In Spinal Cord Injuries

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Motor Vehicle Accidents

The leading cause of spinal cord injuries, motor vehicle accidents — encompassing collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and trucks — often result in high-impact trauma to the spine due to sudden, forceful blows.

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Falls

Especially common among older adults, falls from significant heights or even slip and fall incidents on level ground can cause severe spinal damage, leading to temporary or permanent disability.

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Gunshot wounds, stabbings, and other acts of violence can penetrate or disrupt the spinal cord, causing traumatic injuries that may have life-altering consequences.

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Sports and Recreation Injuries

Activities such as football, diving into shallow water, and other high-impact or extreme sports can lead to spinal injuries.

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Workplace Accidents

Injuries sustained in the workplace, particularly in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or manual labor jobs, can involve falls, machinery accidents, or other incidents that harm the spinal cord.

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Medical or Surgical Complications

Though less common, medical procedures involving the spine can sometimes lead to spinal cord injuries due to surgical mistakes or unforeseen complications.

Each of these causes can be devastating, leading not only to physical and emotional pain but also to significant financial burdens due to medical expenses and lost wages. Legal support in these cases is crucial to help victims and their families secure the compensation necessary for treatment and adaptation to new life circumstances.


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Legal Options For Spinal Injury Victims

Types of Compensation Available

Depending on the type and extent of your spinal injury, you may be entitled to collect compensation for:

  • Current and anticipated medical expenses, including long-term care,
  • Physical suffering and emotional pain.
  • Lost wages, loss of employment, and loss of earning power
  • Loss of companionship and enjoyment of life

Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso can help you identify the full extent of your damages and assign an accurate dollar amount to your losses. We want you to get everything you are owed for your spinal injury.

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$330 MILLION SETTLEMENT

Oil storage tank rupture at the Murphy Oil USA refinery in Chalmette, LA. The fastest class certification and resolution of a case of its type and magnitude to date.

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Arco cryogenic platform explosion caused by improper cold cut of Southern Natural Gas pipeline. Settlement for the injured and deceased in approximately twelve months.

Speak to a New Orleans Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

At Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso, we understand the devastating effect that a spinal injuries can have on a victim and their families. For almost 50 years, our New Orleans spine injury lawyers have protected the rights of those who have been injured due to the negligent acts of another. During that time we’ve obtained over a billion dollars in settlements for our clients. 

Let us put our legal expertise and resources to work helping you rebuild your life after a catastrophic spinal cord injury. Call (800) 521-1750 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Seek immediate medical assistance. Call 911 if necessary. If the accident occurred at work, notify your supervisors without delay. If it was a car accident, exchange contact and insurance information with the other drivers involved. File a police report.

Gather evidence (photos, names and contact information of eyewitnesses, etc.) from the accident scene. Don’t accept liability for the accident.

Reach out to Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso for legal guidance as soon as possible.

It depends on the complexity of the case. Many personal injury claims are settled in less than six months. However, the process can take longer, especially if the case goes to trial.

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