Quadriplegia: Injury & Accidents
Each year in the United States, approximately 5,000 people suffer a brain or spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia. If you have suffered quadriplegia due to someone else’s careless or reckless conduct, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the personal injury attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We handle personal injury cases from Alexandria, Baton Rouge and across Louisiana.
Quadriplegia occurs when the nervous system suffers damage sufficient to cause paralysis in all four limbs. Usually, this is the result of an injury to the upper part of the spine. The extent of paralysis depends on the level of the cervical injuries. Quadriplegics with high-level injuries (C5 and above) are close to completely paralyzed and will likely need constant care and assistance in things such as getting dressed, eating, and bowel and bladder help. Quadriplegics with lower level injuries (C6 and C7) can often continue to live independently once they have received physical and occupational therapy.
These injuries also affect the chest and abdominal muscles, and as a result a person suffering from quadriplegia may have a loss or decrease of bladder and bowel control, sexual function, breathing, and other involuntary processes such as digestion. The person may also experience numbness, burning or a decrease in sensation in the paralyzed areas.
Due to the decrease in mobility, quadriplegics are more susceptible to certain physical complications, including respiratory infections, thrombosis, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Because of these complications, it is very important that a quadriplegic person receive ongoing access to medical care.
Quadriplegia can result from, among other causes, automobile accidents, industrial accidents, offshore injuries and other traumatic accidents resulting in damage to the brain or cervical spine. Our firm understands that the immediate goals for a person suffering from quadriplegia are to get medical bills paid, minimize financial hardships, and assure the appropriate insurance company pays for future treatment. Our experienced attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault will be happy to discuss your situation and go over the legal options available to you to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.
If you have suffered a serious accident resulting in quadriplegia, contact the personal injury law firm of Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. We have represented thousands of personal injury victims, and we’re ready to help you. We’ll review your situation free of charge and advise you of your legal options. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf.
Quadriplegia Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one has suffered quadriplegia because of someone else’s actions, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the Louisiana personal injury attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault. You only have a limited time to file a claim, however, so you must act quickly. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We have helped personal injury victims from Alexandria, Baton Rouge and across Louisiana.
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Personal injury is a legal term that describes a serious injury suffered by one person that is caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another. Negligence or wrongful conduct can happen in the form of a car accident, medical malpractice, maritime accidents, or dangerous products.
Whether you were hurt in a car wreck, on an oil rig or suffered harm from a prescription drug, your first priority is medical treatment – but you may be confused about your next steps. If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt, an experienced personal injury attorney can be a vital resource for providing knowledgeable, no-nonsense advice about your legal options. The personal injury attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have been helping injury victims for more than two decades – and we’re ready to work for you. Contact us today at 1-800-256-1050 or submit an online request.
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The vehicle accident attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have devoted the past 25 years to representing injury victims in Alexandria, Baton Rouge and across the state of Louisiana. We know that even the slightest mistake can quickly turn into a tragic accident – and if you’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence on the roads, you have the right to file for financial compensation. Contact us at 1-800-256-1050 or submit an online request for a free evaluation of your claim.
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If you have been hurt by a prescription drug or other pharmaceutical product, the best thing that you can do for yourself and other patients is to come forward. The pharmaceutical litigation lawyers at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault of Louisiana know how to deal with the big drug companies and we work hard to help ensure that the injured receive justice. Contact us today at 1-800-256-1050 or submit an online request. We handle pharmaceutical litigation claims across the state of Louisiana including Alexandria and Baton Rouge.
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If you or someone you love has become seriously ill due to contaminated food, contact the Louisiana food poisoning attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault today. We have represented thousands of personal injury victims including victims of food poisoning. Call 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We represent victims across the state of Louisiana including Alexandria and Baton Rouge.
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The nursing home negligence attorneys at Neblett, Beard & Arsenault have spent the past 25 years representing injury victims across the state. Our lawyers have represented thousands of people suffering from nursing home negligence, and we understand the serious complications that can result. If your loved one has experienced nursing home negligence, contact our firm by calling 1-800-256-1050 today or submit an online request. We handle nursing home neglect cases from Alexandria, Baton Rouge and across Louisiana.
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