Paraplegia – Personal Injury Attorneys serving Grand Rapids, Michigan and West Michigan
Paraplegia is an impairment in motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. It is usually the result of a spinal cord injury or a congenital condition such as spina bifida. It differs from quadriplegia in that the area of the spinal cord which is affected is either the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions.
Paraplegia may be the result of another persons negligence.If so, redress may be obtained by retaining an attorney experienced in handling these complex injury cases. Since the injury is usually permanent, medical expenses, nursing care, loss of wages and loss of earning capacity will be significant. A Life Plan must be established and an attorney experienced in handling such cases will be able to obtain adequate compensation to fund such a plan. Michael F. Kelly and the attorneys at Kelly Law Offices, P.C. are experienced in handling these catastrophic cases and are available for consultation for hospital, rehab facility or home visits.
For a free evaluation of your claim, please contact Kelly Law Offices, P.C.