Missouri Truck Accident Blog

Spinal Cord Injuries Caused by Missouri Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are capable of inflicting serious injuries upon those involved. Truck collisions may cause damage to a person’s vertebrae in the neck and cause irreversible damage to the spinal cord. Such damage may result in paralysis, quadriplegia or paraplegia. These are lifelong disabilities or catastrophic injuries that can change not only the lives of victims, but also the lives of their families. Paralysis of the lower trunk and lower extremities is known as paraplegia, while paralysis of most of the body, including the arms and legs, is known as quadriplegia.

Many truck accident injuries do not completely cut off the spinal cord. Such injuries most likely cause compression or fracture of the vertebrae. When this happens, a person may experience an interference with signals to and from the brain or the rest of the body. However, with good emergency care, aggressive treatment and rehabilitation, a good amount of truck accident injuries lead to a complete recovery. Still, treating spinal cord injuries can be extremely costly and painful for the victim.

If you have been injured as a result of a truck driver’s negligence, please remember that truck companies will send out their insurance adjusters, investigators and attorneys right away to get working on the case and begin their investigation. They will try to suppress or destroy evidence on the scene that may be important to your case.

You need an experienced Missouri truck accident spinal cord injury lawyer from Page Cagle on your side, fighting for your rights, and protecting your best interests. Our truck accident team will begin our investigation and make sure you have a strong case to obtain compensation to cover all medical costs, loss of earnings, and other damages. Call Page Cagle today at 1-866-620-5757 to schedule your free and comprehensive consultation.