New Hampshire and Massachusetts Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries

1. Motor and sensory function scores are found to be normal.
2. There is sensory and motor function preserved below neurological levels; in this category, doctors find that at least fifty percent of muscles below the neurological level are equal to or above muscle grade three.
3. There is sensory and motor function preserved below neurological level; in this category, doctors find that at least fifty percent of muscles below the neurological level are below muscle grade three.
4. In this category there is sensory function, but a lack of motor function. Generally motor function is not preserved below the neurological level, including the sacral segments.
5. In this most severe category, no sensory function or motor function is preserved in the sacral segments of the spine.

When injuries are categorized as “complete” they are generally thought to be permanent in nature. However, when injuries are referenced as being “incomplete” they are thought to be still developing, temporary, or potentially permanent. Occasionally spinal cord injuries can be mild, not affecting much mobility or sensory perception at all. The severity of the injury will determine the type of medical care you require and the extent to which it is required.

At Buckley Law Offices we believe in holding liable parties responsible. Maybe your spinal cord injury was caused by a car or motorcycle accident, was the result of malpractice or negligence, or happened after an assault or interaction. Whatever the cause, contact Buckley Law Offices to schedule your free consultation because you may be eligible for financial compensation from the liable party or parties

What Should I Do After Sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury in New Hampshire or Massachusetts?

Spinal cord injuries come in all shapes and sizes, but they are always difficult, and almost always devastating. They can result from a large array of accidents, such as car, motorcycle, boat, bus, and truck accidents. They can also happen after misdiagnosis, negligence, and malpractice. Slip and fall accidents, and high-impact sports accidents are also common causes of spinal cord injuries in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. They can happen at birth as a result of a birth injury, or in a nursing home due to nursing home negligence.

But wherever and whenever they occur, there are some actions you can take in response:

• Seek Immediate Medical Attention and Call The Police if Necessary

t is common to be unaware of the extent of your injuries directly after they occur. It is important to let a doctor decide whether or not you are okay after you suspect a spinal cord injury. Having a medical record of your injury will also help Buckley Law Offices pursue legal action on your behalf if during our free consultation we find your spinal injury to be actionable.

• Gather Information

Gather as much information as possible. Record details such as the location the spinal injury occurred and the names and contact information of anyone who was involved in your injury. Document any conditions you have that may have contributed to the accident.

• Speak to Witnesses

At Buckley Law Offices we are repeatedly unsurprised by and deeply grateful for the number of good samaritans that regularly come forward to help our clients. If someone saw your spinal cord injury occur, or witnessed events that led to your injury, you should speak with them immediately. Get their full name, address, and phone number if you can. Witness testimony is invaluable.

• Take Photographs

If something such as a faulty stair step or other visible negligence led to your injury, photograph it and keep the photographs somewhere safe. Photographic evidence is extremely useful.

• Contact Buckley Law Offices

Spinal cord injury lawsuits are too nuanced to trust with lawyers who do not know their way around a New Hampshire spinal injury. At Buckley Law Offices we focus on developing specialized knowledge around spinal cord injuries to protect the rights of New Hampshire residents and help spinal cord injury victims build strong legal cases to obtain maximum potential compensation.