The symptoms of a spinal cord injury generally depend on two factors: the location and the severity of the injury. Spinal cord injuries may result in one or more of the following:

• Loss of movement
• Pain or an intense stinging sensation
• Loss of sensation (ability to feel heat, cold, and touch)
• Exaggerated reflexes or spasms
• Difficulty breathing, coughing, or clearing lungs
• Loss of bowel or bladder control
• Changes in sexual function/sensitivity

When a spinal cord injury occurs higher on the spinal column, the victim suffers more extensive paralysis. A victim with a "partial" spinal cord injury may retain some sensation or motor function below the affected area. "Complete" spinal cord injuries are defined by complete loss of motor function and sensation below the affected area. At McElyea & Barnard, an experienced Orlando and Central Florida personal injury lawyer can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.