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Spinal cord Injuries Information Center

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spinal Cord Injuries

Q: What is a spinal cord injury?

A: A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when there is traumatic injury to the spinal cord resulting in a loss of function, such as mobility and sensation, below the level of injury. The part of the spine that is injured and the severity of the injury will dictate how much function is lost. Most spinal cord injuries do not result in a severance of the spinal cord, but in a fracture of the vertebrae that compresses the cord, causing injury.

Q: What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?

A: The most common cause of a spinal cord injury is a motor vehicle accident. Other common causes of spinal cord injuries include deliberate acts of violence (such as a stabbing or shooting), falls and sports-related injuries.

Q: Who is at the highest risk for a spinal cord injury?

A: Of the 10,000-12,000 spinal cord injuries that occur in the United States every year, more than 80 percent of the injuries are suffered by young men between the ages of 16 and 30.

Offices in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Palm Beach County, Ft. Myers & Orlando

The law offices of TKO represent people who suffer spinal cord injuries in motor vehicle accidents or because of defective drugs, defective products, or medical malpractice. The firm's attorneys put a lot of time and attention into each case they handle. While the case may settle quickly, the attorneys need to interview all possible witnesses and talk to spinal cord injury experts in order to prove your case and damages should it need to go to trial. The firm has achieved multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements for its clients.

The following provides general information about catastrophic injuries. For more information, contact a spinal cord injury attorney at the firm.

For more information on our other practice areas please visit our Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer page.

Spinal Cord Injuries - An Overview

A spinal cord injury (SCI) refers to an injury to the spinal cord resulting in varying degrees of loss of function and paralysis, depending on which part of the spine was injured and the severity of the injury. The injury can occur from a traumatic event, such as a motor vehicle accident, or from illness or disease. Over 250,000 people in the United States currently live with a spinal cord injury.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, there are legal options available to you. An experienced attorney in your area can speak with you about your rights and options for pursuing a case against those responsible for your spinal cord injury.

Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) due to another person's negligent acts, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. The amount of compensation will depend on the individual circumstances of your case and your state's laws.

Treatment Options for Spinal Cord Injuries

The cost of treating and caring for people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the US tops over $4 billion ever year. For the thousands of Americans living with spinal cord injuries, current treatment options focus on helping them learn to live with their disabilities and become as independent as their injuries allow.

The Anatomy of a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries are serious and it may not be obvious that someone has a spinal cord injury. The treatment immediately given a person with one of these injuries is critical to limiting the amounting of harm done and preventing secondary injuries from occurring.

Spinal Cord Injuries Resource Links

National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA)
Resource for individuals with spinal cord injuries, offering information on current policy initiatives, adjusting to spinal cord injuries, links to state-specific resources and other information.

Spinal Cord Injury and Disease Resources
Gateway resource offering links to other sites with general information on spinal cord injuries, the latest research and treatment options, support and chat groups, reading lists, fact sheets and more.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center
Web site maintained by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation providing information on research initiatives, survivor stories, outreach opportunities and other tools for those living with or caring for a person with a spinal cord injury.

Craig Hospital
The Craig Hospital in Denver, Colorado is renowned for its treatment and rehabilitation of people with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. The web site has information on both types of injuries, current treatment options and the hospital's programs and services.

Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
The Miller Project is ran by the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami and is the world's largest spinal cord research center. The site provides information on the project's research.

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Xbox 360 Proposed Class Action

TKO has sued Microsoft, claiming its Xbox 360 video game consoles cause ''destructive scratches'' to game discs. Read more...

Jorge Brouwer vs. Microsoft Corp.

Complaint (PDF)
Trial Order (PDF)
Motion for Class
Certification (PDF)

Free Xbox 360 Case Evaluation Form

Bausch & Lomb ReNu Litigation

If you, a family member, or someone you know has worn contact lenses, used Bausch & Lomb’s ReNu with MoistureLoc lens cleaning solution and suffered an eye infection, the infection may have been caused by the ReNu solution.

Visit TKO's exclusive ReNu Litigation site