Spinal cord injuries or SCIs can occur in a variety of situations, and the resulting damages can be short-term, long-term, or even permanent. Workplaces are a common environment in which SCIs occur, with risk factors varying from industry to industry. If you or a loved one suffered an SCI at work, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits in addition to filing a personal injury claim if the injury occurred due to another...
Spinal cord injuries or “SCIs” make up some of the most severe injuries a person can experience. The reason for this is due largely to the amount of nerves connected to the spinal cord, and the widespread damage that can occur when the spine is injured. SCIs can result in long recovery times, chronic pain, loss of mobility, and even partial or full paralysis. The medical care and ongoing life care expenses typically associated with SCIs can...
Permanent disability or “total permanent disability” refers to any physical or mental condition that prevents an individual from working full-time and engaging with daily life activities on a permanent basis. Permanent disabilities can arise from a myriad of circumstances, including workplace injuries, birth injuries, service injuries, and vehicle accident injuries. People who are permanently disabled may be eligible to receive Social...
Catastrophic injuries are injuries that will go on to have a significant impact on the injured party’s life even after reaching their MMR or Maximum Medical Recovery. Catastrophic injuries may result in long-term or even permanent life changes, disabilities, loss of opportunities, and more, and can seriously impact not only the injured person but their loved ones as well. All of this and more will be taken into consideration when estimating the...
Catastrophic injuries differ from standard injuries in several ways but are typically marked by much longer recovery times, long-term and even permanent life changes, and more expensive damages including extensive medical bills, lost wages, and more. Catastrophic injuries can occur in a myriad of ways and often occur to a particularly vulnerable or important part of the body, such as the brain or spinal cord. However, catastrophic injuries can...
Back injuries can occur in a variety of ways and are particularly common in industries that require manual labor; construction workers, truck drivers, warehouse workers, and nurses are at particularly high risk of suffering a back injury in the course of their employment. Back injuries can vary widely in severity, but should always be assessed and treated by a medical professional as soon as possible.
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Complete spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur when damage to the spinal cord results in a total loss of muscle function and sensation below the level of the injury. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, almost 50% of all SCIs are complete. However, incomplete SCIs are slightly more common and although they may result in the loss of certain muscle functions or sensation, do not result in a total loss of function and...
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be particularly catastrophic both for the injury victim and their family. Due to the nature of spinal cord injuries, the impact may be short or long-term, but generally involves a significant loss of mobility and in some cases paralysis and even death. Treatment and recovery for SCIs tends to be rigorous and expensive, so it’s important to explore your options for financial protection in the event of such an...