Spinal cord injuries can occur in a wide range of accidents and can cause catastrophic and permanent damage.  Depending upon the severity of the injury and the location of the injury, the victim of a spinal cord injury could suffer paralysis for the rest of his or her life.  It is very important that if you or a loved one has incurred a spinal cord injury that you believe was the result of negligence that you speak with an experienced, Bergen and Hudson County back/neck injury personal injury lawyer.  The sooner you are able to discuss your situation with a knowledgeable lawyer, the sooner you could be able to recover compensation for your injuries.

Spinal cord injuries can occur in many types of accidents, including the following:

• Car accidents                                   
  
• Truck accidents
  
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bus accidents
• Boating accidents
• Drunk driver accidents
• Construction accidents
• Railroad accidents
• Slip & fall accidents

No matter what type of accident caused your injury, you can speak with Bergen/Hudson County personal injury lawyer Rafael Gomez to discuss your legal options.  Mr. Gomez has years of experience handling all types of serious injury and accident cases throughout New Jersey and he will be able to work with you to help ensure that your case is going on the right track.  He and his legal team will work tirelessly to maximize your chances of receiving the monetary compensation that you deserve.

 Back/Neck Injury Lawyer in Hackensack, Bergen County, New Jersey:

If you suspect a back or neck (spinal) injury, do not move the affected person. Permanent paralysis and other serious complications can result. Assume a person has a spinal injury if:

• There's evidence of a head injury with an ongoing change in the person's level of consciousness
• The person complains of severe pain in his or her neck or back
• The person won't move his or her neck
• An injury has exerted substantial force on the back or head
• The person complains of weakness, numbness or paralysis or lacks control of his or her limbs, bladder or bowels
• The neck or back is twisted or positioned oddly

If you suspect someone has a spinal injury:

• Call 911 or emergency medical help.
• Keep the person still. Place heavy towels on both sides of the neck or hold the head and neck to prevent movement. The goal of first aid for a spinal injury is to keep the person in much the same position as he or she was found.
• Provide as much first aid as possible without moving the person's head or neck. If the person shows no signs of circulation (breathing, coughing or movement), begin CPR, but do not tilt the head back to open the airway. Use your fingers to gently grasp the jaw and lift it forward. If the person has no pulse, begin chest compressions.
• If the person is wearing a helmet, don't remove it.
• If you absolutely must roll the person because he or she is vomiting, choking on blood or in danger of further injury, you need at least one other person. With one of you at the head and another along the side of the injured person, work together to keep the person's head, neck and back aligned while rolling the person onto one side.

Spinal cord injury symptoms include: 

• Paralysis
• Loss of sensation
• Numbness
• Pain
• Loss of bowel/bladder control
• Breathing troubles
• Disorientation
• Weakness
• Fatigue

It is very important that you receive the appropriate medical attention if you have suffered a serious spinal cord injury.  When you need help recovering monetary compensation for the costs of your injuries, don't hesitate to contact Rafael Gomez, New Jersey Car Accident Lawyer today.