spinal injury attorneys

What Is Involved In Treating Spinal Cord Injuries?

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Treatment for spinal cord injuries (SCI) is a complex and evolving field aimed at maximizing recovery and improving quality of life for those affected. Spinal cord injuries can result from various causes, including trauma, diseases, or medical conditions, and the severity of the injury dictates the course of treatment. Immediate Medical Care Immediate medical care … Read more

Preventing Spinal Cord Injuries

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The spinal cord is one of the most important parts of human anatomy, responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. Spinal cord injuries or SCIs can have severe and lifelong consequences, affecting a person’s mobility as well as organ function. However, many spinal cord injuries are preventable through awareness, … Read more

A Complete Look At Back Injuries–Part 2

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Understanding the way back injuries can occur is important in determining the type of back injury affecting you and how serious and long-lasting it is likely to be.  However, understanding the type of pain you are experiencing from a back injury is also important, and it may be something that your doctor does not always discuss thoroughly with you.

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Spinal Cord Injuries Remain Among Most Expensive

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Spinal Cord Injuries Remain Among Most Expensive

Spinal cord injuries are one of the most expensive types of personal injury, according to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.  In fact, depending on the type of injury, an SCI can cost more than $4.7 million over the lifetime of a victim. Facts and Figures Spinal cord injuries can be categorized by the severity … Read more

What’s My Back Injury Worth?

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What’s My Back Injury Worth?

Statistics tell us that millions of people are treated annually in hospital emergency rooms for injuries related to falls. Back injuries, in particular, are especially common. If you experience a back injury because of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for medical treatment, lost wages, and other associated costs. In this issue, … Read more

This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

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This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

A woman who suffered a horrific spinal injury in an auto crash has recently been awarded a $71 million jury verdict. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened in the crash and about spine injuries in general. The Case At A Glance The woman was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend … Read more

Here’s The Lowdown on Spinal Injuries

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Here's The Lowdown on Spinal Injuries

A woman who required surgery for the spinal injuries she sustained in a car accident has settled her case for $1 million. In this issue, we’ll share the specifics of the woman’s case, and talk about spinal injuries in general. Why did the woman settle for $1 million? While she was driving westbound on an … Read more

Wreck, Spinal Injuries Lead to Largest Personal Injury Award in Colorado

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Wreck, Spinal Injuries Lead

A car wreck that involved spinal cord and cervical injuries has led to a $52 million award – the largest personal injury award in Colorado history.

The Case at a Glance

As the victim was riding in her 1994 Honda Civic, another driver attempted a U-turn and drove across the median before crashing into the victim’s car. The Civic rolled multiple times, causing the woman to suffer the spinal cord and cervical injuries.

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Can Robots Help Spinal Injury Victims Regain Function?

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Can Robots Help Spinal Injury Victims Regain Function

There’s incredible news from Brazil suggesting that some people with spinal injuries can regain sensation and mobility by doing a bit of “brain training” with a robot-like machine. The Research at a Glance Working with patients who had problems with motor or sensory function in their lower extremities, researchers trained them to actually visualize moving … Read more