If you’ve been in an accident that resulted in an injury to your spinal cord then you could be facing long-term consequences. However, some people can recover fully and many people who’ve suffered spinal cord injuries may be entitled to compensation. Read on to learn more about these injuries and then contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for your free consultation with a personal injury attorney.
What exactly is the spinal cord?
To really understand why this type of injury can be so serious, we must first start by understanding what the spinal cord is. Put simply, it’s a long bundle of nerves that runs all the way from the brain down the spine. The vast majority of injuries to the spinal cord are caused by vertebrae that have been fractured or have become dislocated. Other causes of spinal cord injury include a bone fragment bruising or tearing the tissue of the spinal cord.
The results of a spinal cord injury can be life-changing because the cord is responsible for carrying signals that allow the body to move, feel, and other motor skills. Damage to the cord can result in total or partial paralysis. Getting treatment right away can help reduce the chances of long-term effects.
The cost of living with a spinal cord injury can be significant
There can be serious medical expenses that go along with an injury to the spinal cord. Depending on a variety of factors, this type of injury can cost the victim as much as $985,000 in the year they were injured. As time goes on, they could spend as much as $171,000 every year to deal with their injury. The average amount of time spent in the hospital after a spinal cord injury is 12 days with another 30 days in rehab.
Injuries that result in paralysis
In the U.S., it’s not actually that uncommon to have some amount of paralysis. In fact, 1 in 50 people have some type of paralysis. Fewer than ¼ of people who are paralyzed lost movement after an injury to their spinal cord. The long-term effects of a spinal cord injury can include psychological, emotional, and physical scars. Adjusting to a post-injury world can be challenging – not just for the person who was injured but for their family too.
You may be eligible for financial compensation
If you or someone you’re close to has dealt with a spinal cord injury then you’re likely looking at a lot of costs: medical bills, lost wages, and more. When you work with Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we can take a look at your case, decide who was at fault, and figure out if you need to file a lawsuit. Your first consultation is 100% free of charge and we then work on a contingency, which means you don’t pay as cent unless we recover money for you. Call us now at 909-982-0707 for more information.
