Each year, more than 10,000 Americans suffer from a spinal cord injury which results in the loss of mobility or function. The severity of the injury depends on its location and whether it is a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury, namely whether sensation and movement is completely lost or not. Serious Massachusetts injuries to the spinal cord and back can and do happen in Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents, Massachusetts construction site or workplace accidents, and Massachusetts slip and fall accidents. In addition to trauma, spinal cord injuries can occur due to Massachusetts medical malpractice, including incorrect positioning during an operation or complications from surgery.
Damage to nerves in the spinal cord may cause pain or numbness, which in serious cases could lead to permanent disability and paralysis. Surgeries to correct Massachusetts spinal cord injuries often carry the risk of paralysis, and are generally only carried out in the case of medical emergency. These corrective surgeries may involve spinal fusions through wiring or installing rods and bolts into the spine. However, even when a surgery is successful, there may be significant medical complications that appear in the future.
There is a substantial amount of financial and emotional stress involved with the high medical expenses and extensive long-term care requirements inherent in Massachusetts spinal cord injuries. Massachusetts spinal cord injuries can require lengthy rehabilitation and multiple surgeries. The injured person may also be unable to work, either temporarily or permanently, and in serious cases, may be unable to care for themselves independently for the rest of their lives.
In these tragic circumstances, the Massachusetts personal injury lawyers and Massachusetts wrongful death lawyers at the Boston, MA Law Offices of Gilbert R. Hoy, Jr. and Affiliates will protect your rights and help you begin moving forward. Our Boston personal injury attorneys will be your advocates, and will deal with your doctors, hospitals, employers and insurance companies to make sure that you receive all of the damages to which you are entitled. Our Massachusetts personal injury attorneys specialize in Massachusetts spinal cord injuries, and will hold all responsible parties, be it a Massachusetts employer, a Massachusetts product manufacturer, a Massachusetts property owner, a Massachusetts medical professional, or a Massachusetts reckless driver, liable for your injuries. Our expert Boston personal injury lawyer specialists are dedicated to maintaining the financial stability of your family. We will make sure that you receive the best care possible and that your interests are always defended.Please call us today at 617-787-3700 or email us at info@gilhoylaw.com.
Our Boston accident lawyers are proud to represent Massachusetts personal injury victims from throughout the Commonwealth.