Spinal Cord Injury Causes

A spinal cord injury is generally classified as either traumatic or non-traumatic. A traumatic spinal cord injury may stem from a sudden blow to the spine that crushes, fractures, compresses, or dislocates the vertebrae. Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries may result from cancer, infection, arthritis, or disk degeneration.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the most common causes of traumatic spinal cord injuries are:

• Auto accidents. Motor vehicle accidents account for about 50 percent of new spinal cord injuries each year.
• Slip and fall accidents. Trip-and-fall injuries account for approximately 24 percent of new spinal cord injury cases each year.
• Acts of violence (often involving gunshot wounds). Violent encounters account for 11 percent of spinal cord injuries reported annually.
• Sports injuries. Athletic injuries account for about 9 percent of new spinal cord injury cases.

If another person's reckless or negligent actions have caused you or a family member to suffer a traumatic spinal cord injury, contact an attorney at the Foley Law Firm and schedule a consultation. Our trial lawyers have the experience and knowledge necessary to help you achieve the compensation to which you are entitled. A Scranton, Pennsylvania spinal cord injury attorney can carefully evaluate your claim and advise you on the best course of legal action.