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Albuquerque Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Compassionate Legal Support for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case

Spinal cord injuries can be painful, costly, and debilitating. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury because of a botched surgery, or if your spinal cord injury was made worse due to an incidence of medical malpractice, you may be able to file a claim for compensation that will cover your medical bills and other expenses. 

At James Wood Law, our Albuquerque spinal cord injury attorneys represent clients who have suffered from spinal injuries and any resulting paralysis due to medical malpractice. We can help you stand up to the medical practitioner responsible for your paraplegia, quadriplegia, or other type of paralysis and ensure you receive the funds you need to make the best recovery possible.

Call James Wood Law today at (888) 579-3866 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our spinal cord injury attorney in Albuquerque!

What Is Spinal Cord Injury? 

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves housed in the spinal column, or “backbone.” It is a vital part of the human body and, if damaged, can result in partial or full loss of motor control and/or sensation. A spinal cord injury may affect more than your ability to move a limb; victims often have trouble breathing, controlling their bladder, and/or with sexual function following such an injury. Spinal cord injuries can have many causes, such as car accidents and falls, but on this page, we will cover cases related to botched spinal surgery and other forms of medical malpractice.

Examples of the consequences of spinal cord injuries include:

  • Paralysis: Loss of motor control and/or sensation. Spinal cord injuries may cause mild to severe paralysis throughout the body depending on the seriousness of the injury.
  • Paraplegia: Total or partial paralysis in the legs and lower part of the body, below the torso.
  • Quadriplegia: Total or partial paralysis in all four limbs. Also known as tetraplegia.

Other complications that may arise from botched spinal surgery include:

  • Blood vessel damage
  • Chronic pain
  • Cognitive or neurological issues
  • Excessive bleeding
  • Incontinence
  • Infections
  • Tingling or numbness, especially in arms and legs

When Medical Negligence Leads to a Spinal Cord Injury

People trust doctors to look out for their best interests, and, for the most part, they do. However, doctors are human, and medical science can only go so far. Therefore, failed surgeries and other errors are unfortunately bound to happen occasionally. The unfortunate reality is that many of these are preventable.

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If you have been seriously injured or lost a loved one due to the wrongdoing of medical personnel or organization, you don't need just any attorney. You need an experienced trial lawyer who is Board-Certified. We have more than 60 years of combined trial experience, and Attorney Wood is Board Certified. Less than 10 percent of all attorneys are Board Certified Trial Lawyers. At James Wood Law, we offer a free initial consultation, home, and hospital visits, and contingent fee agreements.

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