A ruptured disc, also sometimes referred to as a slipped or herniated disc, occurs when a tear or weakness in an intervertebral disc’s protective outer layer allows the inner layer to leak through its barrier and into the spinal canal.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs when there is a tear or hole in the membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord, allowing the clear fluid that surrounds the vertebrae to leak out, causing a narrowing and tightening of the space where your nerves are located. These injuries are extremely painful and can lead to other permanent problems such as drop foot or paralysis if left unaddressed.

Internal injuries such as broken bones or severe nerve and muscle damage are not always readily apparent after a fall or a car accident. While it is easy to see a cut, a scrape, or a burn, many internal injuries go unnoticed in the adrenaline rush that happens after an accident occurs. It is oftentimes many hours or days later when the muscle tension and swelling have receded that the full extent of an injury becomes apparent.

Fractures and orthopedic injuries can sometimes lead to amputation if they are severe enough. If you have been involved in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or slip and fall injury, injury attorney Matt McConnell can be an advocate for you and help you get back on your feet again.

Paralysis is a life changing and usually permanent condition that is one of the most severe injuries a human being can sustain. If you have experienced a complete or partial loss of control and feeling in a specific set of muscles, you may be paralyzed.

Matt McConnell has experience successfully representing people living with paralysis. Our law firm will treat you with compassion, and will explain all of your options to you in a confidential and professional setting.

Traumatic brain injuries are another type of accident-related condition that doesn’t always show up right away. These types of injuries can lead to comas, vegetative states, catatonia, cognitive disorders, or the loss of faculties like speech, hearing and vision, among others.

Brain injuries are serious, and should be treated immediately. If you suspect that you may have a brain injury, you will need special testing that is not done in emergency rooms. MRI scans, CT (Cat) scans, and X Rays may be necessary to determine the extent of your injury.

Disfigurement through a burn injury is one of the most painful and traumatic injuries that a person can possibly live through. Burns can require several surgeries spread out over a long period of time to achieve results and avoid infection.

Complications from burn injuries can lead to shock, trauma, and even death. Intensive care is usually required after 2nd degree burns, and infection is a serious risk of all burns. McConnell Law has access to an extensive network of medical and healthcare professionals who can give you the highest quality of care during these difficult times.