Houston Quadriplegia Lawyer

Spinal cord injuries can affect the entire body, depending on where on the spinal cord the injury occurs. The lower limbs are more likely to be affected, but the arms may be paralyzed as well. Quadriplegia, also known as tetraplegia, is characterized by the partial or complete paralysis of all four limbs.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you may be eligible for compensation to cover medical care, lost wages, and more. Contact the Houston spinal cord injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today at 800-696-5341 to learn more about your legal options.

Understanding Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia involves the paralysis of all four limbs. It does not have to be complete paralysis, since some limbs may still have a limited degree of control or function. However, all four limbs will be impaired to some extent.

Quadriplegia is a direct result of a spinal cord injury. To affect all four limbs, the injury must occur higher up on the spinal cord than an injury that would lead only to quadriplegia, which is confined to the lower limbs. Because the injury occurs higher up on the spinal cord, the central nervous system cannot successfully send signals related to movement and feeling. As a result of this impairment, quadriplegics face serious mobility challenges and often must deal with devastating personal and professional limitations.

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If you or a loved one has been injured and are suffering quadriplegia as a result of spinal cord trauma, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information, contact the Houston quadriplegia lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-696-5341 to schedule a free consultation.