Lower back strains and sprains may not sound like serious injuries to some people, but for those suffering from these problems, the accompanying pain can be severe. A person's back is comprised of bone and muscle that is supported by cartilage, tendons, and ligaments....
Spine Injuries
I was injured in an accident and suffered a herniated disc. Am I entitled to compensation for the pain?
Suffering a spinal injury after an accident can leave you experiencing significant pain. Herniated discs are no exception. A herniated disc occurs when the soft layer of the rubbery disc that lies between the vertebrae in the spine bulges through the tough exterior....
Learn to Recognize the Signs of a Herniated Disc After an Accident
When you are involved in an accident involving a spinal injury, the result may be significant pain, lost time from work, and a need for ongoing treatment. There are many different types of spinal injuries that can occur; one particularly serious example is a herniated...
Paralysis After a Spinal Injury Could Lead to Additional Complications
Suffering a spinal injury is a frightening and overwhelming experience for anyone. Some of these victims may be left facing permanent or temporary paralysis. Unfortunately, in addition to dealing with the paralysis, sufferers of spinal injuries are also at risk of...
I am suffering from skin pressure sores after a spinal cord injury, am I entitled to compensation?
After a spinal cord injury, you may be left facing permanent or temporary paralysis in one or more areas of the body. In addition to the challenges that accompany paralysis comes the risk of suffering several types of potentially severe complications. One such example...
Victims of Spine Injuries Must Pay Close Attention to Symptoms of Paralysis
Whether your injury was caused by a car accident, slip and fall, or other incident, a spinal cord injury is often a frightening and overwhelming experience. Victims suffering from spinal cord injuries may face serious and long-term effects that lead to substantial...
Research, Medications and Treatment Advances for SCI Recovery
Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be quickly and easily weigh on your emotions and hopes for your future. Not only can your injury limit your mobility and daily activities, but the fact that there is no proven cure—so far—to repair nerve damage...
SCI Accident Risks: Breaking Down Causes and Factors of Spinal Cord Injuries
Your spinal cord is basically the main communication hub for your entire body. It is made up of hundreds of tiny nerves and neurons that act as a highway for your brain to relay messages throughout your entire body. When you make a fist, your brain sends the proper...
What is the difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia?
According to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, 23 percent of paralysis victims suffered accidents in which their spinal cords were injured. Although a spinal injury doesn't necessarily guarantee paralysis, any direct damage to the spinal cord can potentially...
Vegas Rehab With Robots At St. Rose
Many Las Vegas rehabilitation centers are ill-equipped to care of catastrophic injuries patients such as brain trauma victims and spinal cord injury sufferers. Dr. Tony Chin, the chief medical officer at St. Rose Dominican Hospital, has stated that when he moved to...