According to the International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries (ICORD) and the Canadian Paraplegic Association, there are an estimated 40,000 Canadians living with
spinal cord injuries. Approximately 900 people experience these injuries each year and 80% of these injuries happen to individuals under age 30.
Spinal cord injuries can lead to devastating paralysis in a person’s extremities and/or trunk. Financial care requirements, over a disabled lifetime, can range from $1.25 million for a low thoracic paraplegic to $5 million for a high cervical quadriplegic (requiring continuous ventilator support and 24/7 care).
What are some of the causes of spinal cord injury?- Car collisions: 35%
- Falls: 16.5%
- Medical: 10.8%
- Sports: 6.7%
- Other motor vehicle collisions: 6.2%
- Diving: 5.3%
- Industrial: 5.3%
- Other: 14.2%
Spinal cord injuries are even more devastating when they are caused due to the negligence of an individual, medical professional or medical facility. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to negligence, our spinal cord injury lawyers may be able to help you collect compensation for pain and suffering, loss of wages, medical expenses and costs of future treatment. With the proper medical care and treatment, spinal cord injury victims have the opportunity to lead active, productive and happy lives. Please
contact our office for a free case evaluation to learn more about your legal rights.
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