Spinal cord injury
How Common Are Spinal Cord Injuries?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Monday, August 7, 2017. Around the world, between 250,000 and 500,000 people sustain spinal cord injuries every year. According to the World Health Organization, most of these injuries are the result of preventable accidents like falls, motor vehicle collisions, and violence. Spinal cord injuries can have life-altering consequences for both the individuals who suffer them and their loved ones. In addition to bearing the emotional and social impacts of living with an SCI, accident victims and their families must absorb the devastating financial impact. The lifetime cost of caring for someone with an SCI can exceed millions of…
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How Common Are Spinal Cord Injuries in the United States?
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Monday, March 20, 2017. National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center estimates that approximately 282,000 people in the United States are currently living with spinal cord injuries. Although every SCI is unique, even a minor injury to the spine can affect the victim’s relationships, career, and enjoyment in life. In addition to the personal and emotional hardships of an SCI, such an injury can cost a veritable fortune. Victims often cannot return to work, and many require a caregiver to help them complete routine tasks. If you or someone you love sustained a spinal injury due to a botched…
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Top 4 Ways to Prevent Spinal Cord Injuries
On behalf of David Bowling of The Bowling Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation posted in spinal cord injury on Monday, April 24, 2017. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, motor vehicle collisions accounted for nearly 40 percent of all new spinal cord injuries in 2015. Other common causes of SCIs include falls, violence, sports and recreation, and medical malpractice. The medical bills that immediately follow a spinal cord injury can be exorbitant, but they are nothing compared to the long-term cost of living with a SCI. Accident or malpractice victims who are unable to work will face the highest lifetime costs, but even those who can work part-time could fall into overwhelming debt. If you sustained…
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