Types of Paralysis and Its Effects
Paralysis occurs when a traumatic injury prevents the central nervous system from communicating with the rest of the body. The damage that may result in paralysis could occur in either the brain or the spinal cord. Several types of paralysis injuries exist including paraplegia and quadriplegia. Paraplegia refers to losing functionality of lower extremities such as legs and feet. Quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, refers to impairment of all four limbs.
Any form of paralysis requires the injured individual to have constant medical care for the rest of their life. In addition, this sudden change in circumstances could leave a person without a way to support his or her family financially. A Collin County paralysis injury lawyer could work to examine the effect of the injury on a person’s life and seek compensation for the resulting damages.