Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

Waldorf Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury can change a person's life forever. Spinal cord injuries are usually caused by a blow to the spine that either fractures or dislocates the bone disks, better known as the vertebrae of a person's spine. In most cases, a spinal cord won't be completely severed in an injury accident; however, pressure and tears in the spinal cord caused by fractured vertebrae can cause severe injury which can lead to paralysis. Whether a Maryland spinal cord injury is complete or incomplete will determine whether or not a person will suffer paralysis from the injury point down. An incomplete injury means that there will still be some sensation and movement below the injury site. On the other hand, a complete spinal cord injury means that there will be no movement or sensation as the spine cannot relay messages from the brain past the injury site to the rest of the body.

According to the Mayo Clinic, 40% of spinal cord injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents including both passenger vehicle and motorcycle crashes. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that as many as 15% of spinal cord injuries are caused by violence such as gunshot and knife wounds. Falls account for about one quarter of spinal cord injuries while sports and recreational activities make up 8%. One in four spinal cord injuries involves alcohol or drug use to some degree.

When someone endures a spinal cord injury due to another person's negligence, it can be devastating not only to the injured individual, but also to his or her family, especially if the individual was the sole breadwinner. Mental and financial strain because of a Maryland spinal cord injury can cause stress that, had the negligent party taken proper precautions, would not otherwise be there. Because a spinal cord injury is treated as a medical emergency, the cost of treatment can become very expensive in a relatively short amount of time. A family facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills can find themselves feeling like there is no light at the end of the tunnel; however, an experienced Waldorf spinal cord injury lawyer can help. Some damages that an injured person may be entitled to include, but are not limited to:

The dedicated Maryland personal injury lawyers at Alpert Schreyer, LLC understand how stressful and overwhelming a spinal cord injury can be. With years of extensive experience handling spinal cord injury cases, our attorneys can help you understand your legal rights under Maryland law and will hold the negligent party or parties responsible for their actions. Our legal staff can compile a strong and effective case so that you are compensated fairly and justly in order to begin the healing process. We offer free and confidential Maryland spinal cord injury case evaluations. Call the personal injury law firm of Alpert Schreyer, LLC today at (301) 932-9997 or (800) 489-1577 to learn how we can help you.

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From our offices in Waldorf, Bowie and California, Maryland our personal injury lawyers handle cases throughout the entire state of Maryland, including the Eastern Shore of Maryland, including the counties of Montgomery County, Howard County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Calvert County, Charles County and Frederick County, as well as the cities of Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Columbia, Ellicott City, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Bowie, College Park, Greenbelt, LaPlata, Oxon Hill and Waldorf