California Spinal Cord Injury & Paralysis Lawyers

The spine is divided into different sections and the location of your injury will largely determine the impact it will have on your mobility, and your life. The different types of spinal cord and paralysis injuries are as follows:

• Cervical injuries: The cervical section of the spine is located at the very top, meaning an injury in this area is the most severe type. Every area of the body below the injury is affected and as such, it could result in total paralysis below the neck.
• Thoracic injuries: The rib cage protects the thoracic section of the spine and so, injuries to this area of the spine are not as common. Still, this type of injury can still occur and when it does, a person may lose sensation and mobility in their legs, although paralysis of the arms and hands does not usually occur.
• Lumbar injuries: Lumbar spinal cord injuries occur lower in the spinal column, meaning the lower body is left paralyzed while the arms, hands, and shoulders are not usually affected.
• Sacral injuries: The sacral section of the spine is the lowest, but it can still result in paralysis. A sacral injury can affect bladder and bowel function, and can cause sexual dysfunction.