{"id":2003,"date":"2014-02-20T20:52:37","date_gmt":"2014-02-20T20:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.joemillerinjurylaw.net\/?page_id=2003"},"modified":"2014-02-20T21:17:11","modified_gmt":"2014-02-20T21:17:11","slug":"paraplegia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/practice-areas\/spinal-injuries\/paraplegia\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraplegia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Norfolk Paraplegia Lawyers<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Paraplegia<\/strong>, or partial paralysis, is a condition that results from a spinal injury. Though these injuries can be caused by unforeseen and unpreventable accidents, they are also often the consequence of someone else\u2019s dangerous behavior. For instance, many <a href=\"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/practice-areas\/spinal-injuries\/\" title=\"Spinal Injuries\">spinal injuries<\/a> result from <a href=\"\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\">car accidents<\/a>, in which another driver caused you to be hurt because of dangerous or <a href=\"\/articles\/remember-these-simple-driving-safety-tips\/\">reckless driving<\/a>. Tragically, paraplegia leaves a victim and his or her family battling prohibitive care costs, in addition to the physical and emotional pain they have to face.<\/p>\n<p>Our legal team at <a href=\"\/\">Joe Miller Law<\/a>, believes that anyone in Norfolk who causes another person to suffer from the life-altering consequences of paraplegia should be held accountable. In this manner, victims can get the financial compensation, justice, and closure they need.<\/p>\n<h2>Complications of Paraplegia<\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, paraplegia often drastically alters a person\u2019s life, making previously effortless activities extremely difficult, if not impossible. Some of the complications often associated with this condition include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Confinement to a wheelchair<\/li>\n<li>Inability to reach tall objects<\/li>\n<li>Inability to work at regular job, which then results in income loss<\/li>\n<li>Loss of self-worth \/ depression<\/li>\n<li>High expenses, including medical costs<\/li>\n<li>Necessity of a live-in caretaker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These complications can arise from a person being partially paralyzed, and can be emotionally, physically, and financially difficult to cope with. Fortunately, people in this situation often do not have to go through it alone, as a legal professional can provide the support and guidance they need to get the compensation they are seeking.<\/p>\n<h2>Discuss Filing a Claim for Paraplegia with a Lawyer in Norfolk<\/h2>\n<p>If you or a loved one is suffering from paraplegia because of another person\u2019s dangerous or negligent behavior, call (888) 694-1671. Our lawyers at <a href=\"\/\">Joe Miller Law<\/a>, understand how devastating such an injury can be for a victim and his or her family, and as such, do our utmost to get them the recompense they need and deserve. You may be owed compensation and justice, and <a href=\"\/why-choose-us\/\">we want to help you<\/a> explore your legal options.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Norfolk Paraplegia Lawyers Paraplegia, or partial paralysis, is a condition that results from a spinal injury. Though these injuries can be caused by unforeseen and unpreventable accidents, they are also often the consequence of someone else\u2019s dangerous behavior. For instance, many spinal injuries result from car accidents, in which another driver caused you to be &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Paraplegia\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/practice-areas\/spinal-injuries\/paraplegia\/#more-2003\" aria-label=\"Read more about Paraplegia\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":499,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false,"thumbnail":false,"medium":false,"medium_large":false,"large":false,"1536x1536":false,"2048x2048":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Joe Miller","author_link":"https:\/\/joemillerinjurylaw.com\/author\/jmiller\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Norfolk Paraplegia Lawyers Paraplegia, or partial paralysis, is a condition that results from a spinal injury. Though these injuries can be caused by unforeseen and unpreventable accidents, they are also often the consequence of someone else\u2019s dangerous behavior. 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