Stanley Personal Injury Lawyers | January 7, 2026 | Personal Injury
Suffering any type of injury as a result of another party’s conduct is never easy, but it’s especially devastating to sustain a spinal cord or brain injury. These are catastrophic wounds that could alter your entire life. One of the many issues they could cause is the development of hemiplegia.
If you have been in a slip or trip and fall, a car accident, or any other type of traumatic incident that led to hemiplegia, it’s essential to understand what your legal options are. Learn more about this injury and how attorneys can help.
Understanding Hemiplegia and Its Common Causes
Hemiplegia is paralysis affecting one half of the body. It’s not its own condition but a symptom of a greater health issue or injury.
As with other types of paralysis, you generally can’t move the affected areas if you have hemiplegia. You could experience muscles that are completely limp or that contract uncontrollably. It’s possible for the paralysis to be worse in some areas of that side than in others. Though this is rare, it’s also possible for the paralysis to heal over time.
Traumatic accidents that result in spinal cord or brain damage are common causes of hemiplegia. Some medical conditions could also cause it. For example, if a medical provider fails to respond appropriately to a stroke or a spinal cord infection, you could sustain this type of damage.
Treating Hemiplegia
In some cases, physical therapy may help improve the condition and restore some function or sensation in the affected area. However, this is not always possible, and it depends on the severity of the damage. If the damage is permanent, you may require occupational therapy and ongoing medical care to be able to live your life.
Can You File a Lawsuit After Developing Hemiplegia?
You may be able to file a personal injury claim if the injury that caused hemiplegia was caused by another party’s negligent or wrongful conduct. For example, if you were in a truck accident because the trucker ran a red light, you could potentially file a claim against them to recover the losses you sustained.
The process requires gathering a substantial amount of evidence. You must demonstrate that the other party was responsible for the accident and that your injuries were the direct result of that party’s conduct. This can take effort and time. When dealing with such a serious issue as hemiplegia, focusing on the legal aspect of the claim can feel impossible.
That is one of the reasons why hiring an attorney is vital. They will begin gathering evidence and compiling a clear case on your behalf while you focus on your health. They will also ensure that you do not miss any critical filing deadlines that apply to your case. If you miss the deadline, you may lose your right to compensation.
Contact Our North Myrtle Beach Personal Injury Lawyers at Stanley Personal Injury Lawyers for a Free Consultation
If you have developed hemiplegia because of an injury that another party caused, you may be entitled to begin a claim to recover your losses. It’s never a good idea to attempt this process on your own. It can quickly become overwhelmingly complicated, which can distract you from your medical recovery process.
Instead, you should hire an experienced and dedicated North Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney to fight for your rights. Call Stanley Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a member of our team when you’re ready to get started. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t pay up front or out of pocket for our services.
For more information, please contact Stanley Personal Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Aynor, or across South Carolina.
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