It’s common for people to think of doctors and medical personnel as infallible but the truth is that they make mistakes every day and those mistakes can have enormous consequences. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, most spinal cord injury cases we’ve worked on have involved car accidents but they don’t all happen that way. In some cases, they’re caused by medical errors that were entirely preventable.
If this is the situation you’re in – if you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury as the result of a medical error – then it’s time to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free case evaluation. You may be eligible for compensation that can’t undo what was done but it can make it easier to live with your injuries.
There are a number of medical errors that can lead to spinal cord injuries
In our experience, several types of medical errors can lead to spinal cord injuries. One example is a medical professional who doesn’t diagnose a tumor early enough to take measures to protect your spinal cord from damage. In this case, we’d need to show that there was reason for them to suspect a tumor or to have run tests to discover the tumor.
Another example is a medical error during surgery. We see this often in orthopedic surgeries or even a hematoma after neck surgery or back surgery. If this is your situation, then we urge you to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 as soon as possible. We are here to help.
Infections within the spinal cord, or epidural abscesses between the spinal cord and the bones, can also lead to spinal cord damage and if a medical professional fails to detect it, then you may have a case. Finally, any surgery has the potential to injury the patient during anesthesia, including an error that could result in paralysis and / or permanent nerve damage.
The consequences can vary but no one should have to deal with them
The spinal cord is incredibly delicate and is involved in almost every system of your body. As a result, even a seemingly minor injury to it can lead to partial or total paralysis. When the spinal cord is injured in the lower or middle part, then it will likely result in a loss of movement in the lower limbs.
On the other hand, quadriplegia generally happens when the upper portion of the spinal cord is damaged and can lead to either limited movement or no movement at all in both the upper and lower extremities.
You shouldn’t be punished for someone else’s mistake
The cost that comes along with a spinal cord injury can be incredible. It can put a strain on your entire family and it can lead to a loss of income, the need for specialized equipment, and much more. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we believe that if someone else was responsible for your accident, then they should be held financially responsible. Contact us today at 909-982-0707 to get a free consultation.
