It is likely that everyone is aware of how dangerous spinal cord injuries are. A spinal cord injury can have lifetime repercussions for the victim. Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas will assist you whether this severe injury occurs as a result of a fall, a car accident, or somewhere else entirely. If you think you have a case for a personal injury lawsuit, call us at 909-982-0707 today. To begin started, we may provide you with a no-cost legal consultation.
Many individuals are shocked by the high number of sports-related spinal cord injuries
Most people think about brain damage when they consider sports-related injuries. It is also true that spinal cord injuries can result from football tackles, hockey accidents, and other contact sports, however they may be more frequent and equally devastating. Because scientists and researchers are still working on creating methods to treat spinal cord injuries, treating these injuries can be difficult.
How many spinal cord injuries occur in the United States annually?
The severity of the approximately 17,000 spinal cord injuries that occur annually varies. In the United States, approximately 300,000 people are constantly dealing with the effects of their trauma. These long-term or life-long effects might take different forms.
An even greater loss of body and limb function could follow from a spinal cord injury to the person’s upper part. Depending on the severity of the damage, it is not uncommon for a person to need full-time care at home as well as professional support with fundamental everyday tasks like dressing, eating, and bathing.
Why are injuries to the spinal cord so serious?
The spinal column, a column of bones, is where the spinal cord exits your brain. This column can aid in protecting the cord, but if it is damaged or fractured, there is a considerable risk of injury. When this occurs, repair is essentially impossible. There is currently no method to recover fully functionally from spinal cord injuries.
The majority of victims today are forced to concentrate on how to make their lives simpler rather than trying to recover from their spinal cord injuries, despite the fact that doctors are working to better understand the spinal cord and subsequently find ways to treat it.
The cost of treating the long-term effects of spinal injuries is high
Although there are many adaptive items available that can significantly improve a person with a spinal cord injury’s quality of life, these technologies are expensive. Many accident victims are unable to work, thus they cannot afford to purchase these technologies without a source of revenue. Or can they?
Call the Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 as soon as possible if your spinal cord injury was the product of someone else’s carelessness or negligence. We can provide a no-cost legal consultation during which we will inform you of your alternatives. You might be eligible to get compensation for things like medical expenses, suffering, missed pay, and more. Call us right now to learn more.
