Spinal Cord Injuries and Personal Injury Law. A Comprehensive Overview

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are among the most severe and life-altering injuries a person can experience. They often result in long-term or permanent disabilities, such as partial or full paralysis, loss of sensation, and impaired bodily functions. Personal injury law plays a vital role in helping victims of spinal cord injuries seek compensation for their … Read more

The Long-Term Trauma of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are devastating events that can have profound and lasting effects on an individual’s physical, psychological, and social well-being. The long-term effects of SCIs vary widely depending on the severity and location of the injury, but may include motor and sensory deficits, secondary health complications, and significant lifestyle changes. Physical and Neurological … Read more

How Common Are Spinal Cord Injuries?

Spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, are far more common than most people believe.  When you include all the possible types of SCIs, spinal cord injuries become some of the more common long-term injuries sustained in vehicle crashes, falls, and other accidents.

A spinal cord injury is defined as any type of injury affecting the spinal nerves, including the grouping known as the cauda equina at the base of the spine.  SCIs typically cause permanent damage that may be managed but not cured, although some types of injuries are treatable.  Spinal cord injuries lead to physical, emotional and social problems that affect all aspects of a victim’s life.

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