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Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Chicago

According to a 2022 National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) report, car accidents are among the most common causes of spinal cord injuries. Some of the other frequent causes include accidents involving motorcycles, falls, diving, gunshots, and medical complications. The data from the NSCISC suggests that spinal cord injuries often result from everyday tasks and actions, be it commuting, working, or even undergoing surgery. 

Choose a Trusted Chicago Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

Should you or someone you care for have sustained a serious spinal cord injury because of another’s negligence, consider retaining an attorney like ours at Driscoll Law Group. We can assess the evidence in your case, identify the liable party, and pursue recourse.  

Additionally, our Chicago spinal cord injury lawyers can: 

  • Consult their network of medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, and other experts and potentially use their testimony as central evidence in the case. 
  • Account for the economic and non-economic damages associated with the injury and advocate for just compensation. 
  • Utilize their knowledge of what works and what does not in injury cases. 
  • Provide support throughout the entire claims process. Our attorneys make themselves readily available to clients and strive to give cases the time and attention they deserve. 

The circumstances surrounding accidents and the specific challenges of spinal cord injuries are always unique. To discuss what you are facing and how our team can help, reach out. Our firm serves those in Chicago, people in Champaign County and throughout Illinois, and even clients nationwide. We offer free consultations, which we can conduct virtually or in person. 

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The Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can profoundly impact an individual’s physical well-being, but the effects do not end there. It can also decrease mental health and become a significant emotional burden. Below, we have listed some of the common challenges associated with a spinal cord injury:

  • Paralysis: Depending on the location and severity, a spinal cord injury can result in partial or complete paralysis. 
  • Sensation Loss: Injured individuals may experience reduced or absent feeling in their limbs, affecting their sense of touch. 
  • Limited Mobility: A person with a spinal cord injury could need crutches or a wheelchair to move.  
  • Chronic Pain: Managing the pain of a spinal cord injury can be a lifelong ordeal and decrease a person’s happiness and ability to enjoy their life. 
  • Bowel and Bladder Dysfunction: Spinal cord injuries can disrupt a person’s bowel and bladder functions, making them challenging to control. 
  • Respiratory Complications: Breathing difficulties are common for an injury to the upper parts of the spinal cord.
  • Emotional and Psychological Effects: Coping with an injury can make a person feel depressed, anxious, frustrated, and hopeless.  
  • Social and Relationship Impact: Maintaining friendships, romantic relationships, and other social relationships can be difficult due to the physical and emotional challenges of a spinal cord injury. 
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Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries 

According to a 2022 National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) report, car accidents are among the most common causes of spinal cord injuries. Some of the other frequent causes include accidents involving motorcycles, falls, diving, gunshots, and medical complications. The data from the NSCISC suggests that spinal cord injuries often result from everyday tasks and actions, be it commuting, working, or even undergoing surgery. 

Why You Should Hire an Experience Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

Should you or someone you care for have sustained a serious spinal cord injury because of another’s negligence, consider retaining an attorney like ours at Driscoll Law Group. We can assess the evidence in your case, identify the liable party, and pursue recourse.  

Additionally, our Chicago spinal cord injury lawyers can: 

  • Consult their network of medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, and other experts and potentially use their testimony as central evidence in the case. 
  • Account for the economic and non-economic damages associated with the injury and advocate for just compensation. 
  • Utilize their knowledge of what works and what does not in injury cases. 
  • Provide support throughout the entire claims process. Our attorneys make themselves readily available to clients and strive to give cases the time and attention they deserve. 

The circumstances surrounding accidents and the specific challenges of spinal cord injuries are always unique. To discuss what you are facing and how our team can help, reach out. Our firm serves those in Chicago, people in Champaign County and throughout Illinois, and even clients nationwide. We offer free consultations, which we can conduct virtually or in person. 

Schedule yours by calling (312) 626-3008 or contacting us online. 

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    Sean Driscoll is, hands down, a fantastic attorney. He is also a great human. Sean represented me in an auto-accident (I was middle car) and I was thrilled with the outcome. 

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