Quadriplegia is a type of spinal cord injury. You can become paralyzed through an injury or through some diseases.The
human spine is very complex and is part of the central nervous system
which allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. The
spinal cord comprises of 24 vertebrea or small bones. These small bones
are grouped into three sections, one section is the neck (cervical
spine), the second section is the middle back (thoracic), and the third
section is the lower back (lumbar spine). There are lots of tissues
that surround the bones muscles and skin, all of which support the
spine.
Quadriplegia means that the part of the spinal cord inside
your neck has been injured. This injury causes loss of feeling and
movement in your arms, legs, and trunk. Spinal cord injuries are also
described as complete or incomplete. This refers to how much movement
and feeling is left after you have healed from the injury. A complete
SCI means that you have lost all movement and feeling below the injured
level. An incomplete SCI does not cause total loss of movement or
feeling.
The compensation award for Quadriplegia is between £188,250 and £235,000 and depends on:- The extent of any residual movement
- The presence and extent of pain
Age and life expectancyTo find out more contact one of our friendly advisors for a free impartial consultation.
posted by Clare at www.accidentclaim.uk.com