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Spinal Injuries

The spinal cord is located in the back and reaches from the base of the brain to just above the waist. It is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain to other parts of the body including the muscles. If the spinal cord is hurt by trauma or injury then a spinal injury has occurred. Sometimes, the spinal cord is severed from the body. However, serious spinal injuries can occur without the spinal cord being severed. A person who is quadriplegic and loses muscle function throughout the body may need respirator support and continued therapy and aid to remain alive.

Fast Facts

Over 87% of spinal cord injury victims live in private homes rather than institutional settings.
Most patients reach their maximum recovery threshold within 6 months of their spinal injury. However, some patients can continue to recover use of paralyzed muscles several years after an accident occurs.

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Spinal Cord Injuries

As with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries can be difficult to communicate to a jury......
- By: JD Haas
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Car Accidents from Road Defects and Hazards

Everyone has a responsibility to maintain the property they own or manage for the safety of others, even the g...
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Medical Negligence During Spinal Surgery. Can I Sue?

When an individual undergoes spinal surgery, there are various risk factors as with any major surgery. Howeve...
- Site: medicalmalpractice.com
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Spinal Cord Injury Claims and Compensation: Legal Issues Involved

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most debilitating injuries one can suffer. Throughout the United State...
- By: Rodney Mesriani
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Spinal Birth Defect Injury Claims

Was your baby’s spinal cord hurt during birth from the doctor? Spinal cord injuries are common in birth deliv...
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My son has suffered spinal injuries from using a trampoline at his gym class. Who is held liable in this for damages?

Question: A sixth-grade student in California uses a mini-trampoline during his tumbling class and suffers sp...
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Spinal fusion caused severe back and neck pain. Is this medical malpractice?

I underwent a spinal fusion 14 months ago to treat scoliosis. However, I do not believe the procedure was done...
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Spinal tap resulted in meningitis. Can I sue my doctor?

I received a spinal tap that resulted in severe meningitis due to a contaminated needle. The meningitis was no...
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Do I have a malpractice case for nerve damage after back surgery?

I have suffered significant nerve damage resulting from a surgical mistake that occurred during back surgery. ...
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Can the hospital be sued for a patient fall resulting in brain damage?

A retired man was taken by ambulance to hospital becasue of general pain. He was told that he might have viral...
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Compensation for Back, Neck and Spinal Cord Injuries

Seamen are regularly injured on the job. Sometimes these injuries are minor and a full recovery is expected. ...
- Site: 1-800-maritime.com
Pole Vaulter Awarded $8 Million for Spinal Cord Injuries

A Connecticut jury recently awarded $8,000,000 to a young man injured during warm ups for a USA Track and Fiel...
- Site: lexblog.com
Electrical Injuries and the Jones Act

Electric shock can cause serious injuries, even death. When heavy machinery or equipment malfunctions, the ri...
- Site: 1-800-maritime.com
Man Died from Injuries Sustained in Diving Accident at Naval Base

A man died at the hospital following a diving accident at the Great Lakes Naval Base in north suburban North C...
- Site: 1-800-maritime.com
Fatal SUV Rollover Accident Injures Los Angeles residents

Two people died and six were injured in a three-car rollover car accident in Utah early morning July 12, 2009....
- Site: californiainjuryblog.com

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