Spinal Cord Injuries

It is estimated that there are approximately 11,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries each year. Spinal cord injury primarily affects young adults and most injuries occur between the ages of 16 and 30. Since 2000, more than 50% of spinal cord injury resulted from motor vehicle crashes. The next most common cause of spinal cord injuries falls in recreational sporting activities.

It is estimated that a severe injury to the areas of the neck at C1-C4 will cost over 2.5 million dollars to treat if the victim is 25 years old. A paraplegic at 25 will cost over $900,000.00 to treat. Such an injury requires grueling rehabilitation and constant care. Any spinal cord injury resulting in a law suit requires attorneys with substantial money, resources and experience in handling such claims. Life care planners/voc rehab experts are necessary to determine the type of treatment needed and the cost of treatment. Anyone considering hiring an attorney who has been a victim of a spinal cord injury must make sure that his or her attorney has tremendous resources financially and otherwise to fight for the spinal cord injury victim’s rights in any legal proceeding. Click here for a collection of links related to spinal cord injury. Much of the information contained herein regarding spinal cord injury is obtained from the website at www.spinalcord.uad.edu and should not be considered medical advice. We urge you to seek the medical advice of a competent health care professional, including, but not limited to, a neurologist, neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon to advise you regarding the complex medical issues related to your condition. Contact us at (888) 435-2465, e-mail us or fill out the consultation form to the right if you, a loved one or a close family friend have been the victim of a spinal cord injury or have any questions about hiring a Florida spinal cord injury lawyer. We want to help.