Spinal Cord Injuries Questions
What is a spinal cord injury?
A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord resulting in a loss of function in your extremities and/or trunk. The most common causes are violence, accidents and disease. The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur.
How do you treat spinal chord injuries?
Most medical treatment for spinal chord injuries relies on relieving pain, spasm, and stress to the site in the hopes that your body will regenerate as much as possible. There is no cure to-date, but scientists are making progress on research involving nerve cell transplantation, nerve regeneration and other various drug therapies.
Who survives spinal cord injury victims?
Statistics reveal that about 80 to 85 percent of victims survive spinal cord injuries. These statistics count victims who survive for the fist 24 hours following their accident.
Can the family file a lawsuit if their child died in sports-related accident that caused a spinal cord injury?
Yes. If your son or daughter was the victim of an accident that would have brought him compensation or damages, then the family could file a lawsuit. Contact an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer for a free consultation to discuss your case in further detail.
What activities are available for a person with a spinal cord injury?
You will learn about your capabilities and limitations the more you get out. You’ll learn how to make your daily tasks as convenient as possible. Your local community may have recreational opportunities for those confined to a wheelchair, and more places today are becoming handicap accessible.
What are some general medical concerns for a person with a spinal cord injury?
As a person with a disability who uses a wheelchair, you have additional health concerns. For example you must work harder to maintain good health. If you lack sensation, you must be very alert for other signals from your body. Talk to your doctor about concerns specific to your case.
Findlay Law Offices helps spinal cord accident victims who have been injured through no fault of their own. We provide legal and emotional support during your time of need. If you’re in Ontario, in the areas of Toronto, Hamilton, Brantford, Kitchener, Burlington or Niagara Falls, please contact us today. We offer free consultations, where we can help you explore all your legal options today!
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