A spinal cord injury is damage to the tight bundle of cells and nerves that send and receive signals from the brain to and from the rest of the body.
This injury can be caused by direct injury to the spinal cord, or from damage to the tissue and vertebrae surrounding that area. Spinal cord injuries often occur due to preventable causes, such as in a vehicle accident (car, truck, motorcycle, etc.), on construction sites, in relation to a slip and fall, or due to athletic injury.
Certain injuries, such as whiplash, can be temporary. Other SCIs, such as cervical disc herniations and lumbar disc herniations can persist for a greater period of time. In the most serious instances, spinal cord injuries can lead to paralyzation.
According to the World Health Organization, around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people suffer a spinal cord injury every year. Upon suffering a spinal cord injury, you should see a doctor for a full evaluation.
The doctor can record your complaints and observations as well as advise as to the best treatment plan going forward. As spinal cord injuries can result in the victim missing extensive periods of work, if not indefinitely.
Allow the spinal cord injury attorneys at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson to ensure you receive the maximum recovery.
Whatever the cause, you need an attorney to properly represent you and your needs. Our New York personal injury attorneys have secured millions in compensation for spinal cord injury victims throughout New York.