Phoenix Bike Collision Injury Lawyers
Attorney Representation in Phoenix Arizona Since 1996
Spinal Cord Injuries
The lives of even the most cautious and safety-conscious cyclists can be forever changed in an instant by careless, negligent or distracted motorists. When a collision occurs between a truck or car and a virtually unprotected bicycle, catastrophic injuries can result. Of all the potential outcomes of such a collision, bicycle accident spinal cord injuries are perhaps the most devastating of all.
Bicycle accident spinal cord injuries can have various consequences depending on the injury site and the type of injury. Complete injuries result in a total loss of function below the injury site while those who sustain incomplete injuries may retain some function in parts of the body below the affected site. Bicycle accident spinal cord injuries may result in the following:
- Quadriplegia
- An inability to breathe independently (ventilator required)
- Complete or partial loss of motor and muscle function
- Loss of sensation
- Paraplegia
- Chronic pain
- Loss of bowel and bladder control
- Sexual dysfunction and/or infertility
Depending on the nature of a spinal cord injury sustained as a result of a bicycle accident, a person may require professional medical care for the rest of his or her life. He or she may be lucky enough to resume a relatively normal life over time. In most instances, though, individuals will need to take an extended break from work, will incur substantial medical costs and will have to deal with the haunting memories of the life-changing accident.
Phoenix bike accident attorneys can help individuals who have suffered because of others' reckless or irresponsible actions seek compensation to cover the direct costs associated with the accident, as well as the pain and suffering victims must deal with for many years afterwards. If you reside in Arizona and you were involved in a bicycle accident, contact the Arizona bike accident lawyers at Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free case evaluation. They can advise you on the strength of your case and tell you if taking legal action is likely to result in a judgment in your favor. Call them today to discuss your case.
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