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Quadriplegia (also called tetraplegia) is a type of cerebral palsy, in which the victim loses total or partial mobility of all four limbs. It is often caused by a traumatic injury to the spinal cord. Call (877) 701-0222 or contact us online to discuss your situation with an experienced professional.
There are approximately 10,000 cervical cord injuries in the U.S. every year. In 1998, it was estimated that the cost of lifetime care of a 27 year old rendered tetraplegic was about $1million dollars.
The symptoms suffered by an individual with quadriplegia may include:
A victim of quadriplegia may also experience numbness, reduced sensation, burning, and neuropathic pain in the affected areas due to the depressed function and mobility. Quadriplegics are more vulnerable to pressure sores, osteoporosis, fractures, frozen joints, respiratory complications and infections, and cardiovascular disease. An individual with the most severe injury (at the base of the skull) will likely lose function from the neck down and depend on a ventilator to breathe.
The life of the quadriplegia victim will change completely as will the ones of those around him/her. Quadriplegia severely limits the ability to perform daily life activities such as eating and breathing. The victim will also need treatment, therapy, and adaptive equipment to maximize their independence. There will be an enormous cost burden for the ongoing lifelong problems resulting from such a tragic injury and condition.
If someone or something caused this injury to you or a loved one you may be eligible for considerable compensation to ease the financial and physical burdens of your situation. Your consultation is completely free so discuss your case with an experienced quadriplegia lawyer and learn about your legal rights and options. Call (877) 701-0222 or contact us online.