Nerve damage can result from a wide array of causes. However, if the damage is caused by the negligence of another person, whether a drunk driver, an improperly made machine or device, a toxic substance, a medical mistake, or any number of other reasons related to someone’s or some company’s failure, you may want to seek the services of a Chicago personal injury attorney who knows how to handle severe and catastrophic injury cases.
The Chicago nerve damage injury lawyers at Gill Ports Hoste LLC are experienced at representing people who have suffered nerve damage as part of a catastrophic injury. Damage to the nerves can seriously interfere with or devastate a person’s life. The more severe the damage and effects on the body, the more the victim should be compensated.
The Three Types of Nerves
The body has three main types of nerves:
- Autonomic nerves: These regulate the body’s unconscious activities, such as regulating temperature or blood pressure.
- Motor nerves: These are the nerves that connect the brain and spinal cord to the body’s muscles and control movement.
- Sensory nerves: These nerves send signals back to your brain from your skin and muscles. They are responsible for your ability to feel pain and different sensations.
Common Symptoms Of Nerve Damage
Damage to each of these types of nerves produces certain symptoms:
- Symptoms of damage to the autonomic nervous system may include excessive or reduced sweating, an inability to feel chest pain, dry eyes and mouth, or lightheadedness.
- Damage to the motor nerves can result in weakness, muscle deterioration, twitching or paralysis, among other symptoms.
- When the sensory nerves are damaged, a person can experience tingling or prickling sensations, numbness, burning, or difficulty sensing the position of their body or limbs.
Who We Are: Experienced Nerve Damage Injury Lawyers in Chicago
Our Chicago firm includes three lawyers and five support staff. We have successfully represented hundreds of clients suffering from personal injuries, including nerve damage. As only one example, a woman in a car that was rear-ended suffered severe nerve damage as well as other devastating injuries. Our nerve damage injury attorneys in Chicago represented her and obtained a $14.5 million verdict.
If you or someone you know has suffered serious nerve damage, we would be happy to offer you a free consultation to discuss the details of your situation. Contact us at (312) 372-8893 or online to schedule an appointment.