Any Trauma to the Neck or Back Can Result in
    Spinal Cord Injury


    A spinal cord injury can be caused by any traumatic
     blow or whiplash movement that fractures, dislocates,
    crushes or compresses one or more of the vertebrae
    protecting the spinal cord. Any damage to the protective
    vertebra can cause irreversible harm to the nerves and
    tissue of the spinal cord itself.

    Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injury are:

    •        Motor vehicle accidents resulting in whiplash-type injuries, broken vertebra or herniated disks
    •        Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
    •        Horseback riding accidents
    •        Diving accidents in shallow water
    •        Falls, especially among the elderly
    •        Falling objects that strike a person's back inside a store or warehouse
    •        Construction site accidents
    •        Violence such as gunshot or knife injuries
    •        Sports and recreation injuries, especially high-impact sports such as football or hockey

    The importance of prompt treatment: In the days and weeks following the injury, bleeding, swelling,
    inflammation and fluid accumulation can cause pressure on the nerves and tissue of the spinal
    cord. For this reason, any spinal cord injury requires immediate treatment to minimize further
    damage.

    If someone else was responsible for causing your spinal cord injury, you may have a legal claim for
    damages. At the U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center, our members can't change the past, but
    we will work hard to help your family obtain the assistance and compensation you will need to pay
    for the best medical treatment, technology and services you will need to live as full a life as
    possible.

    For More Information Contact Us Today
    For more information about the causes of spinal cord injury or to discuss your situation with an
    attorney, contact the U.S. Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Center for a free consultation. We have
    offices in Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida.
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