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Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted by: euser
January 25, 2007
Topic: Minnesota Personal Injury

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are approximately 250,000 to 400,000 Americans living with spinal cord injuries, with 7,800 new spinal cord injuries occurring each year. Almost half of these injuries occur in vehicle accidents, although falls, acts of violence, and sports injuries can also result in spinal cord injuries.

Overall, a spinal cord injury occurs when damage to the spinal cord results in a loss of feeling, mobility, or other function. Spinal cord injuries can be complete or incomplete, which describes the extent of function remaining in the area below the level of injury. They can cause nerve damage to the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral areas. Depending upon the location of the injury, spinal damage can result in a lack of motion in the arms, legs, hands, or neck, as well as other difficulties, such as independent breathing. Unfortunately, there is no cure for spinal injury and complications from these injuries decrease life expectancy.

If you or someone who know has a spinal cord injury, contact the experienced attorneys of Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. to work for you. With over 40 years of experience in the personal injury, our attorneys have a proven track record of achieving justice for our clients. It is imperative that you act quickly if you have been injured, as your claim may be barred by a period of limitations if legal representation is not contacted.

If you would like more information on spinal cord injuries, please contact our offices at (952) 920-7777 or toll-free at 1-800-365-6666. The personal injury attorneys at Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz, P.A. also represent clients in other accidents, such as automobile, semi-trailer, and motorcycle accidents, as well as medical malpractice and wrongful-death claims.