James Spangler, a 54-year-old Pennsylvanian, saw a doctor in 2019 due to neck problems.
The individual was scheduled for surgery after being diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis, which had disastrous results. James claims that when he awoke from anesthesia, he was only able to move his toes.
The doctors realized their error after the patient underwent additional testing. It came out that the area of the spinal cord that regulates mobility was accidentally screwed into by the surgeons.
They used these screws to fasten a unique plate to the spine. The father of three had an incredibly tough time for the next five years.
Though James's strength is limited to one block, he is fortunate enough to be able to walk again and move his right arm. James filed a $24 million lawsuit against the Pennsylvania hospital WellSpan York.
He spent 26 years working as a mechanic for Harley Davidson, but it's unlikely that he would ever be able to pursue his passion.
The individual was scheduled for surgery after being diagnosed with spinal canal stenosis, which had disastrous results. James claims that when he awoke from anesthesia, he was only able to move his toes.
The doctors realized their error after the patient underwent additional testing. It came out that the area of the spinal cord that regulates mobility was accidentally screwed into by the surgeons.
They used these screws to fasten a unique plate to the spine. The father of three had an incredibly tough time for the next five years.
Though James's strength is limited to one block, he is fortunate enough to be able to walk again and move his right arm. James filed a $24 million lawsuit against the Pennsylvania hospital WellSpan York.
He spent 26 years working as a mechanic for Harley Davidson, but it's unlikely that he would ever be able to pursue his passion.