Spinal cord injury can be caused by different kinds of trauma.  We all have heard of spinal cord injury as a result of diving accidents, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, on-the-job accidents, slips and falls, etc., but spinal cord injury can also occur as a result of negligent medical care, such as improperly-performed surgery, failure to make a diagnosis of a tumor, or an infection that is not treated.

The catastrophic injuries caused by damage to a spinal cord, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, loss of urinary and bowel function, numbness, and loss of limb awareness impact the ability to work and the quality and enjoyment of life.

In order to obtain an adequate recovery for such devastating injuries caused by negligence or medical malpractice, it is necessary to retain an experienced advocate who will argue all the aspects of your case with passion, compassion, and expertise.  Walter G. Alton, Jr., is that advocate