An Indiana spinal cord injury is a serious injury that can significantly alter a person’s life forever. Depending on the severity of the injury, an individual may face a lifetime of care for conditions such as paralysis, loss of mobility, and loss of control over bodily functions. There are several causes of spinal cord injuries, including but not limited to:
- Auto accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and falls
- Truck accidents
- Work-related injuries
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), there are approximately 12,000 new spinal cord injuries every year in the United States. In 2009, it was estimated that at least 262,000 people were currently living with spinal cord injuries; however, that number could be higher, as there have not been any spinal cord injury incidence studies since the 1970s.
The NSCISC reports that since 2005, most spinal cord injuries have been caused by accidents that involve motor vehicles (41.3 percent) or slip and falls (27.3 percent). Other causes include acts of violence, which was responsible for 15 percent of spinal cord injuries, while sports-related accidents came in at 7.9 percent. The remaining percentage of 8.5 percent was due to unknown or other causes.
Indiana residents who have sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence have legal rights and options. If someone else’s poor actions contributed to your spinal cord injury, it would be in your best interests to contact experienced Indianapolis spinal cord injury attorney Randy Sevenish. Mr. Sevenish has the necessary resources to carefully examine your case, hold negligent parties accountable, and garner you fair and just compensation. A spinal cord injury can present many challenges for a family, including steep medical expenses, loss of income, loss of help, and rehabilitation. To learn more about how attorney Randy Sevenish can help you, contact the Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. today at 1-800-347-4611 for a free consultation.
