On the job injuries, particularly those in industrial, manufacturing or construction settings, can result in sometimes life changing, debilitating & permanent injuries. One of those types of injuries is paralysis. Paralysis is defined as an inability to perform voluntary motions and movements due to loss of muscle control. Injuries to the Central Nervous System can often result in some form of paralysis if the injury is severe enough. The Central Nervous System includes the head, brain & spinal cord. Injuries to the CNS can induce several variations of paralysis. The type of paralysis and the part of the anatomy it effects is directly related to what part of the nervous system was impacted in the injury. This is due to various portions of the Central Nervous System innervating different parts of the body.
If you, a loved one or family member have sustained an injury in the workplace it may make sense to speak with a Media, PA Paralysis Accident Lawyer regarding your case. If you are hurt at work you have rights and may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, lost wages, medical bills and pain & suffering. A skilled Philadelphia Workers Compensation Lawyer will be able to help you with your claim if you have lost use of a body part as a result of a workplace accident. Call the Law Office of Schuster Jachetti at 610 892 9200. Or, contact the firm via clicking here.
Types of Paralysis
- Quadraplegia (also known as Tetraplegia): Inability to use all 4 limbs
- Paraplegia: Paralysis of the lower body, including the legs
- Monoplegia: Paralysis of one limb
- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body; either right or left
- Diplegia: Paralysis of both appendages i.e. both arms or both legs
Types Of Injuries & Accidents Possibly Causing Paralysis
Accidents in the workplace are very common. Typically the environment you work in may dictate what type of injuries you sustain. Injuries that occur in a manual labor intensive environment such as construction sites, manufacturing plants or industrial settings have a higher rate of Central Nervous System injuries than occurring in administrative or clerical settings. In a construction site or physical plant setting you may work from high places such as ladders, scaffolds or upper decks. Falling from these places, or down a flight of stairs, can exert tremendous force on the head, brain, neck & spinal cord. Also, in these professional arenas objects such as debris, building materials and supplies can fall on you causing injury and bodily harm. Defective products, faulty equipment and work related automobile accidents can cause injuries that may result in paralysis.
Contact a Media, Pennsylvania Loss of Use Attorney
The best way to deal with a workplace injury is to prevent them. It is advisable to always follow proper safety precautions, wear protective equipment and be cognizant of your surroundings at all times. Even with being cautious accidents at work can still happen. If you, a family member or loved one have been injured and sustained a debilitating injury in the workplace call The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti at 610 892 9200. You can also click here to contact the firm. The Delaware County, Pennsylvania Work Injury Attorneys at Schuster Jachetti are very skilled and experienced workers compensation, work injury & Workplace Accident Lawyers. They operate on a contingency fee basis which means there is no fee unless they recover on your behalf.
The Law Office of Schuster Jachetti has several decades experience handling Workers Compensation claims in Southeastern Pennsylvania. They are skilled, tenacious well respected trial attorneys in Pennsylvania and will take your case to trial if a settlement cannot be reached. They proudly serve the entire Philadelphia Metro Area including Delaware, Bucks, Montgomery, Philadelphia & Chester Counties.
