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Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Cord Injuries Law

It is estimated that there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury annually in the United States, not including those who die immediately from the injury, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC). Spinal cord injuries can be complete, causing complete paralysis (quadriplegia) or incomplete, causing partial paralysis (paraplegia).

Causes of spinal cord injury can range from gross negligence to no-fault accident. The NSCISC reported that since 2005, SCIs have been reportedly caused by

  • Motor vehicle crashes – 40 percent
  • Falls – 28 percent
  • Violence (mostly gunshot wounds) – 15 percent
  • Sports – 8 percent
  • Other – 9 percent

Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries

The initial and ongoing financial costs associated with spinal cord injuries are enormous. Clearly loss of income post-accident is to be expected, and many SCI victims suffer lifelong disability preventing their return to the workforce. In fact, according to NSCISC, only 11.6 percent of people are able to return to work within a year of experiencing a spinal cord injury.

Medical costs can top $100,000 in the first year alone. Often, post-accident, victims must spend time in expensive rehabilitation centers, learning how to adjust to the impairments of their injury. There are further costs upon leaving the facility including

  • Medical equipment, such as adaption equipment for the house and vehicles
  • Medical supplies
  • In-home assistance
  • Physical therapy
  • Shepherd’s Spinal Clinic
Shepherd Center of Atlanta, Georgia is a private, not-for-profit facility specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation of those with spinal cord and brain injuries. It is ranked among the top 10 rehabilitation centers in the United States. With individualized care, state-of-the-art medical care and a services to help each patient throughout their lifetime, it’s no surprise Shepherd Spinal Clinic is ranked so highly.

Atlanta Truck Accident Lawyer hosts a cookout for patients twice a year in the fall and spring. We believe it is important to give back to the community and help support facilities that care for spinal injury patients.


Why Seek Legal Action?

SCIs can occur due to blameless accident, but nearly half of them are the result of a vehicle crash and still others occur due to another person or entity’s irresponsible behavior. Due to the extensive costs associated with SCIs, as well as the physical and emotional losses, victims often choose to pursue a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused the SCI. Reckless driving and disregard for workplace safety are two examples of negligent behavior that can lead to an SCI lawsuit.

Contact a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

If you or a loved one has suffered an SCI because of someone’s neglect, one of the experienced attorneys at Atlanta Accident Lawyer can help you pursue financial compensation. You can view our verdicts and case results by clicking here. 

Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your legal rights and options.



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