Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injury in the U.S.
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), the two leading causes of spinal cord injury in the U.S. are vehicle accidents and falls. Traffic accidents accounted for 38% of U.S. spinal cord injuries, as of 2010. Falls accounted for 30.5% of spinal cord injuries, and violence, sports, and surgical/medical injuries accounted for 13.5%, 9%, and 5%, respectively.
Our attorneys take on cases in Jackson and across Mississippi involving:
- Traffic accidents, including car, truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents
- Falls from heights and slip and fall accidents
- Work-related back and spinal cord injuries
- Spinal cord injuries caused by defective products
- Medical malpractice leading to spine injuries
Determining the cause of your spinal cord injury is essential. It will help our lawyers determine who is responsible and how to best recover fair compensation for your medical care, ongoing expenses, lost earnings, emotional trauma, and more.