Maryland Personal Injury Lawyers: Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Traumatic spinal cord injuries are a form of catastrophic injury that can cause severe chronic pain, paralysis and death. An estimated 12,500 people suffer a spinal cord injury each year in the U.S. Tragically, many of these injuries are the result of another person’s negligent or reckless actions. When this is the case, victims and their families may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party. Spinal cord injuries are usually the result of a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures, dislocates, crushes or compresses one or more of the vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury but can worsen in the days or weeks following because of bleeding, swelling, inflammation and fluid accumulation in and around the spinal cord. Unfortunately, there is no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord, but aggressive treatment and rehabilitation can help to minimi
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