What is Quadriplegia?

Quadriplegia is the result of a serious spinal cord injury and leaves the person without the ability to move their arms or legs. Quadriplegia is often preventable and caused by the negligence of others. The most common causes of quadriplegia are:

• Auto Accidents
• Slip and Falls
• Workplace Accidents
• Sports Related Injuries
• Medical Malpractice

Approximately 120,000 Americans suffer from spinal cord injuries with over 7,800 case of spinal cord injury occurring each year. A person who is diagnosed with quadriplegia will require assistance and care for the rest of their life. Future medical expenses for paraplegia and quadriplegia can run into the tens of millions of dollars. This is particularly true where individuals with these injuries can live long and productive lives with the proper level of medical care and attention. In order to determine these costs, attorneys at Melancon | Rimes hire experts in "life care planning," A "life care plan" is a summary of all medical treatments and costs as directed by the patient's physicians.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with quadriplegia, it is important you have someone on your side to fight for your rights. At Melancon | Rimes, our attorneys are here to help you. Give us a call today.

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