Many people, including many doctors, view traumatic head injuries as separate events from spinal cord injuries. This can often lead to misdiagnosis of SCIs when a traumatic brain injury is also present. According to a study from Brazil, spinal cord injuries involving the cervical, or neck, portion of the spine are most likely to be misdiagnosed when head trauma is also present.
How Spinal Cord Injury Costs Are Calculated
When someone is diagnosed with a spinal cord injury or SCI, the cost of the injury is usually not limited to medical bills. SCIs may impact the rest of the victim’s life, so it is very important to receive sound advice before settling for any amount of money. Many SCI victims, rushed into a settlement … Read more