Feb 19, 2019
4 Minutes Read from Hamilton Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries with devastating impacts including far-reaching physical, social, and psychological consequences. There is no doubt that suffering a spinal cord injury (SCI) can profoundly change a person’s life as it affects nearly all body systems. It also affects the perception of […]
Feb 12, 2019
4 Minute Read from Hamilton’s Spinal Cord Injury Trial Lawyers Spinal cord injuries may be classified as quadriplegic or paraplegic, depending on the level of injury or lesion on the spinal cord, and depending on the functioning of the torso, bowel, bladder, legs, arms, pelvic organs and sexual function. Quadriplegic and paraplegic injuries often times […]
Oct 30, 2018
Why is it important to try to stay fit and healthy after a spinal cord injury? A decline in strength, endurance, and functional capacity are always a major health concerns for the individual living with a spinal cord injury. After an SCI, your body no doubt goes through many physiological changes such as muscle deconditioning […]
Aug 10, 2018
What can I expect if I have suffered a spinal cord injury? Three is no doubt that spinal cord injuries are a massive assault to the body and mind. Within seconds, an active independent person becomes immobilized, losing control of bodily mobility and now faces a lifetime of being dependent on others to meet their […]
May 19, 2018
My Broken Body: Spinal Cord Injury and the Experience of Grief. 6 Minute Read from Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Hamilton My thoughts as a Lawyer, from the a person on the outside. As a Hamilton Personal Injury Lawyer, every time a new client’s family hired me it makes me think….There is nothing foreseeable about the […]
May 14, 2018
Types of Spinal Cord Injury and the Extent of Mobility 3 Minute Read from Hamilton Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers SCI remains a devastating condition affecting all age group engaged in life-enjoying activities. Those with severe injuries usually have significant, permanent neurological and psychological deficits with which they must live for the rest of their lives. […]
May 3, 2018
Spinal Cord Injury and Depression – The Importance of Family Support Depression is the most common psychological complication of spinal cord injury (SCI) and is known to adversely affect the physical rehabilitation process. SCI is associated with weakness, sensory dysfunction, impaired respiratory function, neurogenic bladder or bowel, sexual dysfunction, and chronic pain, which lead to […]