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The spinal cord consists of grey and white matter protected by the spinal canal of the vertebral column. Its average length is about 45cm. It serves as pathway for impulses from the periphery and body interior to the brain and from the brain to these areas.
When the spinal cord is damaged, the most apparent effect is the loss of sensation or movement below the level of injury. As the body is unable to repair this path of communication, the consequences are permanent. The body can no longer make intricate responses to sensations as well as an awareness of the outer and inner environments.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) is different from other body injuries. A broken bone will eventually mend. A new skin may re-grow in case of a burn injury. In a spinal cord injury, the effects are devastating and permanent.
Falling on the neck or back or having the spinal cord moved or disrupted in another way such as those caused by accidents can bring about spinal cord injuries.
If the injury occurred in California and it is caused by some one else, the wisest move is to consult a spinal cord injury attorneys. Making the offending party liable is the least that the victim can do for himself or herself.
Statistics on Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries or dysfunctions happen to approximately 12,000 to 15,000 people per year in the U.S. Approximately, 10,000 of them are permanently paralyzed or eventually died because of their injuries.
Most spinal cord trauma occurs to young and healthy individuals.
The National Spinal Cord Injury Association Resource Center made the following findings:
? Spinal Cord Injury Causes
- Motor vehicle accidents – 44%
- Acts of violence – 24%
- Fall – 22%
- Sports – 8%
- Others – 2%
? Spinal Cord Injury Demographics
- The injury commonly happen to males, about 82% while 18% for female.
- The highest rate of injury occurs between ages 16-30
- The average age at injury is between the ages of 26 and 33.
- The most frequent age at injury is 19.
Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries
SCI can have a devastating and life long consequences. This includes Paraplegia and Quadriplegia.
Paraplegia is a damage to the motor and/or sensory function of the lower extremities. On the other hand, quadriplegia is the symptom of having to experience paralysis of all four limbs.
The extent of injury depends on the following:
· Place of the injury
· Quality of medical treatment right after the accident
· Gravity of the injury to the spinal cord
Spinal Cord Injury Claims
As SCI can result in widely different levels of paralysis, the precise evaluation and presentation of your case depends largely on the retention of the proper experts such as an attorney.
Engaging professional help can spell a lot of difference whenever you are faced with this kind of injury. It can help you determine your entitlement to compensation for your injuries and, if so, the extent and amount of compensation.
If you are properly represented, you may be entitled to the maximum benefits allowed by law. This can include compensation for loss wages, past and present medical treatment and rehabilitation, damages and payment for the injury itself.
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