Spinal Injury in a Construction Accident in Austell, Georgia

One injury in particular that could result from a construction accident in Austell, Georgia, is a spinal cord injury, which can be characterized as complete or incomplete. A complete spinal cord injury will cause you to lose the ability to feel or move voluntarily below the point of the injury. An incomplete spinal cord injury with leave you with limited functioning below the point of the injury.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury in a work accident in Austell, Georgia, you should consult with an Austell, Georgia Workers' Compensation attorney before you sign any documents. An experienced Workers' Compensation attorney understands the long-term effects of a spinal cord injury and will help you pursue sufficient compensation for your future medical needs.

Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury, complete or incomplete, could result in any of the following symptoms: 

• diminished or absent mobility;
• loss of ability to feel;
• lack of bowel and bladder control;
• exaggerated reflexes or spasms;
• problems with sexual functioning;
• pain from nerve fibers that have been damaged; and
• breathing difficulties. 

Treatment for a spinal cord injury, for which there is no cure, involves medication, surgery and traction. The goal is to prevent additional injuries and prepare you for the challenges that lie ahead. To learn more about construction site accidents, please visit our article library. 

Get Legal Help from an Austell, GA Workers' Compensation Attorney 

At Murphy & Associates our Workers' Compensation attorney team is ready to answer your questions about Georgia Workers' Compensation law. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential Workers' Compensation case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today: 1-770-577-3020.