Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers in Little Rock, AR

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, nearly 18,000 Americans suffer severe spinal cord injuries each year. Today, more than 300,000 people are living with some degree of spinal cord injury nationwide.

Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves running from your brain down through your spine. It carries messages between your brain and the rest of your body—controlling movement, sensation, and vital functions like breathing.

When you damage your spinal cord, that communication system breaks down, often resulting in permanent disability.

There are two main types of spinal cord injuries:

Complete Spinal Cord Injury
A complete loss of communication between the brain and body below the injury site. This typically results in permanent paralysis and loss of sensation.

Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Partial loss of communication, meaning some function may remain or potentially return. The extent of recovery varies greatly depending on the specific injury.

Emergency room doctors will first stabilize your spine to prevent further damage, then use X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans to assess the injury. Treatment typically involves a team of specialists, including neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and therapists.

Treatment may include:

• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Spinal immobilization
• Emergency surgery
• Experimental treatments
• Intensive rehabilitation therapy

Recovery, when it occurs, typically begins within a week to six months after injury, though some patients see improvements for up to two years. Unfortunately, many spinal cord injuries result in permanent disability.

The financial impact of a spinal cord injury is staggering. Many spinal cord injury cases result in settlements or verdicts ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, depending on factors such as injury severity, long-term care needs, and lost income potential.

At Rainwater, Holt & Sexton, we’ve secured significant compensation for our clients, including a recent $1 million settlement for vertebrae fractures that helped cover extensive rehabilitation and ongoing care needs.

You may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical expenses (current and future treatment)
• Rehabilitation costs
• Long-term care and personal assistance
• Disability accommodations
• Lost wages and future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of enjoyment of life

The key is acting quickly to protect your rights while the evidence is fresh and witnesses’ memories are clear.

Immediately following your accident:

• Call 911.
• Stay as still as possible until paramedics arrive.
• Follow all medical instructions precisely.

As soon as you or a family member are able:

• Photograph the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries.
• Get a copy of the police report.
• Keep detailed records of all medical treatment.
• Contact an experienced Little Rock spinal cord injury lawyer like Rainwater, Holt & Sexton immediately.

Don’t wait. Insurance companies start building their defenses immediately after an accident. The sooner we can begin investigating your case, the stronger your personal injury claim will be.