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It is estimated that more than 10,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injury trauma each year. There are many ways to incur trauma to the spinal cord, but the most common cause of spinal cord injury is trauma to the back during an automobile accident. As most car accidents involve persons between the ages of 16-30, the vast majority of new spinal cord injuries each year are to persons in this age group. Spinal cord injury lawyers can help families during this time of crisis.
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In the past decade, advances in emergency care and rehabilitation allow many spinal cord injury patients to survive, treatments to reduce the extent of injury and restore function are still limited. Typical treatment for severe spinal cord injury include techniques to relieve cord compression, prompt (within 8 hours of the injury) drug therapy with corticosteroids such as methylprednisolone to minimize cell damage, and stabilization of the vertebrae of the spine to prevent further injury.
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Rehabilitation often includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling for emotional support. Each program is designed to meet the patient's unique needs. The services may be initially provided while the patient is hospitalized. Following hospitalization, some patient's are admitted to a rehabilitation facility. Other patients can continue rehab on an outpatient basis and/or at home.
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If you or a family member has been involved in an incident of spinal cord injury, it is best to contact a lawyer specializing in spinal cord injury cases immediately to find out your legal rights. A lawyer with spinal cord injury expertise can asses your case to find out whether or not it is actionable. To expedite the process of filing a lawsuit, it is advisable to present your lawyer with as much information about your situation as possible. Choose from a lawyer by state at left to begin your search. Simply fill out a form for a lawyer in your area, and a qualified professional will contact you shortly.
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