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A spinal cord injury is defined as any damage to the spinal cord, whether from trauma, disease, or a degenerative disorder. After a spinal cord injury, nerves above the level of injury keep functioning as they did before, but messages from the brain to the level of injury and below may become fully or partially blocked. The higher the level at which the spinal cord damage occurs, the greater the degree of impairment. If you suffered a spinal cord injury from an accident, Joseph, Hollander & Craft’s Lawrence spinal cord injury lawyers can advise you on your rights and help you recover the compensation you are owed.

Spinal Cord Injury Causes

According to a study by the United Spinal Association, approximately 17,700 Americans report a new spinal cord injury every year. Of those, roughly 78% are men. The average age of those reporting a new spinal injury is 43 years old. Most spinal cord injuries happen as a result of a vehicle accident (39.3%). Spinal cord injuries also result from falls (31.8%), violence (13.2%), sports (8%), and medical/surgical procedures (4.3%).

When someone else is at fault for your spinal cord injury, they are liable for the damages. JHC’s Lawrence spinal cord injury lawyers want to hear your account of how the injury was sustained and help you pursue all available compensation from the liable party’s insurance company.

Impacts of Spinal Cord Injuries

Financial compensation may be necessary to address the effects a spinal cord injury will have on almost all aspects of your life. Everyday routines can be forever changed. Hobbies and recreational activities may be impossible to participate in. Changes may be required to accommodate limitations as a result of your injury.

Secondary Health Complications of Spinal Cord injuries

There are several potential side effects or secondary health complications associated with spinal cord injuries. Some more common ones include:

JHC’s Lawrence spinal cord injury lawyers will ensure that your claim addresses both the primary and secondary impacts of your spinal cord injury.

Decreased Life Expectancy Due to Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can also have lasting impacts on your life expectancy. Recent studies have shown that the life expectancy of a person with a spinal cord injury can drop because of their injury. The amount of decrease in life expectancy is related to the severity of the spinal cord injury. For instance, a spinal cord injury victim who requires a ventilator is more likely to have a lower life expectancy than someone who suffered a whiplash or relatively minor spinal cord injury. Other factors that may contribute to a lower life-expectancy of individuals with a spinal cord injury include difficulty breathing, impaired digestion, depression, and loss of motor and sensory control. However, with the correct help and treatments, spinal cord injury victims can live well beyond the average. Because obtaining and maintaining such treatments can be very costly, it is important to carefully address your case with a knowledgeable spinal cord injury lawyer.

Contact JHC for Your Free Consultation

If you have sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of the negligence or deliberate acts of another, do not hesitate to pursue legal action. It may be the only way to collect the financial compensation you need to address your immediate and ongoing care.

An initial consultation with JHC’s Lawrence, Kansas, personal injury lawyers is free. Call our Lawrence office at (785) 856-0143.

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Kansas City | 816-673-3900

926 Cherry St
Kansas City, MO 64106
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Lawrence | 785-856-0143

5200 Bob Billings Pkwy, #201
Lawrence, KS 66049
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Overland Park | 913-948-9490

10104 W 105th St
Overland Park, KS 66212
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Topeka | 785-234-3272

1508 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66612
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Wichita | 316-262-9393

500 N Market St
Wichita, KS 67214
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