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What Are the Warning Signs of Paralysis?

Anytime that a person has trouble getting up or moving around following a sudden trauma, such as a car accident or a slip-and-fall, they should seek emergency medical attention. It is critical not to take chances when there is any risk of paralysis. First responders will often immobilize an accident victim at the scene if there are signs or symptoms of even partial paralysis.

Some of the warning signs of a paralysis injury include:

• loss of movement
• numbness in any extremity
• loss of bladder or bowel control
• sudden muscle spasms
• difficulty breathing
• sudden and intense pain the back, neck, or head
• problems walking or maintaining balance

It is important to understand that paralysis injuries are not always immediate. An accident victim may be able to move around freely after the initial trauma, only to start experiencing symptoms several hours later. Again, if you even suspect that you sustained a spinal cord or similar injury in an accident, you need to see a doctor right away. Never assume the problem will just “go away on its own.”

Seeking Compensation for a Paralysis Injury

Anytime you are injured by the intentional or negligent act of another, you have the right to seek compensation under Texas law. Compensation covers both your economic and non-economic damages. Your damages are your losses attributable to the injury. Damages are often quite substantial in paralysis cases due to the permanent and life-altering nature of the injury.

Through a personal injury lawsuit, a paralysis victim can seek:

• Medical Expenses: This includes reimbursement for all past and future costs associated with the treatment of the paralysis, including any rehabilitation or devices necessary to help the victim get around in their daily life.
• Lost Income: Many paralysis victims are unable to return to their previous jobs or occupations. They are entitled to compensation for their lost wages and other income, as well as their diminished capacity to earn a living in the future.
• Non-Economic Damages: Not all paralysis-related losses are easy to quantify. These include the victim’s ongoing pain and suffering, their inability to perform daily activities of living, and even the loss of their previous hobbies and leisure activities. All of these losses may be compensated through an award of non-economic damages.
• Punitive Damages: If a paralysis injury was the result of deliberate (criminal) or especially egregious misconduct, such as drunk driving, the victim can ask a Texas judge to award punitive damages as a means of punishing the defendant for their actions.

Contact The Stano Law Firm Today

Houston paralysis injury attorney Matt Stano is a former Texas prosecutor who now brings his years of experience and commitment to justice to help accident victims and their families. Since founding The Stano Law Firm, he has successfully recovered millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts for his clients. Contact him today for a free, no obligation case review. With a law office in Houston, we handle paralysis injury cases throughout Southeast Texas.