Michigan Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
A type of injury that affects the
spinal cord nerves is known as a
spinal cord injury. An injury to this extent can result in life altering complications. A
spinal cord injury can affect a variety of movements and capabilities, such as the ability to move, walk, feel, or even breathe. Has your loved one sustained a
spinal cord injury from an accident because
someone else was negligent? It is important to speak with a lawyer. You may be entitled to monetary compensation.
A
spinal cord injury can result from a number of things, but some of the most common causes include:
Acts of Violence
Car Accidents
Slip and Fall
Although many different things can result in a
spinal cord injury, the number one cause is motor vehicle accidents. Statistics show that car accidents are the cause of 50% of new
spinal cord injuries each year. However, for
victims of spinal cord injury over the age of 65, one of the biggest causes is slip and fall. Athletes can also
sustain spinal cord injuries when playing sports. Cancer, arthritis, infections, spinal cord inflammation and other diseases are a common cause of spinal cord injuries as well. Finally, violent acts - such as a gunshot wound - can result in a spinal cord injury.
Aside from
permanent disabilities, a
spinal cord injury can result in other complications as well. Many
victims of spinal cord injury also suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, and phobias and many experience severe pain, infertility and bladder control loss. Our
Michigan attorneys can help determine whether or not your SCI was
caused by another person's negligence.