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Annually, hundreds of thousands of people suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) or Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs). These injuries can result in permanent damage, with brain injuries alone causing over 50,000 deaths a year. If you or someone you know has experienced a brain or spinal injury, retaining an attorney who specializes in this area is critical to your case. You shouldn’t have to face this travesty alone. Partner with a professional at R.I.Z.Z. LAW who is committed to fighting for your rights and ensuring you receive full compensation for your claim.
Spinal injuries are a serious matter, with the recovery time ranging from weeks to forever. Here’s a closer look at some of the common types of spinal injuries:
Imagine a sudden, whip-like motion that causes your head and neck to violently shoot back and forth. This abrupt action can destroy your cervical spine, stretching or tearing the muscles, tendons, and ligaments within it. Whiplash is not just about nursing a sprain; without appropriate care, it could quickly evolve into a long-lasting source of pain.
Your spine contains discs that are beautifully arranged from your cervical spine (neck) to your lumbar spine (low back). A shocking impact of, say, a car accident can easily dislodge these discs. Sometimes, the displacement is minor and goes unnoticed. Other times, however, the disc presses against a nerve, causing a tremendous amount of pain, perhaps even tingling sensations or numbness throughout your back or extremities.
Bones in the spine can crack from the force of an accident. Compression fractures are commonplace, where the spine’s bones break under pressure. This not only causes tremendous pain but also requires immediate medical attention.
The most concerning spinal injury, damage to the spinal cord itself, can have unfathomable consequences. Nerve damage or paralysis could set in, which can impact mobility ranging from paraplegia (loss of movement in the lower body) to quadriplegia (loss of movement from the neck down).
Each of these injuries highlights the severe and often longstanding impact of spinal trauma, illustrating the vital need for immediate medical assessment and treatment.
Brain injuries are serious, and with over 2.8 million people suffering traumatic brain injuries annually, they are a real public health concern. Victims may suffer from one or more of the following symptoms:
These injuries may be temporary, but they could also last a lifetime. People suffering from severe brain injuries may ultimately require intense physical therapy to relearn the routine tasks we take for granted.
