Secondary Complications After Spinal Cord Injury That Drive Major Damages

November 3, 2026|Biren Law Group, P.C. A spinal cord injury changes everything in an instant. The primary damage, such as loss of movement, sensation, or both below the level of injury, is only the beginning. What follows in the months and years afterward often determines the true scale of the harm and the full measure of compensation a person may need. Secondary complications are medical problems that develop because of the spinal cord injury itself. They are not the original trauma. They arise from paralysis, impaired autonomic function, reduced sensation, and the body’s altered physiology. These conditions frequently require repeated hospitalizations, specialized equipment, ongoing therapies,…