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Robin Curtiss Settles Injured Worker’s Case for $900,000.00

  • Several weeks ago, Robin Curtiss obtained a $900,000.00 settlement on behalf of an injured working man. Attorney Curtiss obtained an additional $500,000.00 of value for his client by convincing the workers compensation insurance company which had paid the client’s medical bills to forgive its claim for reimbursement. Van Dorn & Curtiss looks forward to helping other working people who are seriously injured through the negligence of another.

Robin Curtiss Settles Lead Poisoned Child’s Case for $650,000.00

  • Recently, Robin C. Curtiss, Esq. obtained a $650,000.00 settlement on behalf of a lead poisoned child. The child experienced various learning disabilities as a result of the lead exposure. Van Dorn & Curtiss is proud of the result they achieved for this injured child and look forward to representing other victims of lead exposure.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Causes
For the purposes of this article we will be discussing the causes of spinal cord damage as they relate to accidents, not congenital disorders or diseases. The most common causes of traumatic spinal cord damage include:

Types
Spinal cord injuries are classified as either partial or complete.

  • A partial spinal cord injury, or incomplete injury, occurs when the spinal cord retains its ability to send and receive messages from the brain. People with a partial spinal cord injury may be able to feel sensations and retain some motor function below the site of the injury.
  • A complete spinal cord injury causes complete loss of motor function and ability to feel below the area of the injury. While this does not mean that the spinal cord is completely cut in half it does mean that there has been a large amount of damage to the spinal cord. In this type of injury recovery of motor function or sensation is not expected.

Treatment
The treatments of spinal cord damage are completely dependent on the location and severity of the injury. While modern medicine has not found a way to restore damage done to the spinal cord there are ways to minimize damage and reduce the amount of time in the hospital.

We will focus here on treatments that are used in the hospital, after the accident victim has been stabilized. These treatments include:

  • Medications- A corticosteroid can cause some recovery in the injured if it is given soon after the injury occurs. Long term medications include those that control pain and muscle spasticity and improve bladder, bowel control and sexual function.
  • Immobilization- Traction can help stabilize the spine and prevent further damage as the body heals itself.
  • Surgery- This may be necessary to repair bones, herniated discs, stabilize the spine or remove foreign objects.
  • Rehabilitation- Therapy will begin as soon as the patient is stable. The goal is to give the injured the greatest possible mobility and independence.
  • Assistive devices- These are used to improve quality of life and help the injured become more independent. They include modern wheelchairs, voice activated computer devices, electrical stimulation devices and neural prostheses.

Spinal cord damage can cause serious, long-lasting disability. If you or a loved one have been injured please contact the attorneys at Van Dorn & Curtiss today for your free consultation. Only a Vermont attorney well versed in personal injury law can get you maximum compensation for your injuries.


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