Head and Spinal Injury

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Head and Spinal Injury

Head and spinal injuries cause immobility of the limbs, lack of speech, motor skills, paralysis, and the overall inability to care for oneself. Head and spinal injuries are extremely serious and cause the victim to become debilitated and unable to operate their daily life alone. These types of injuries are commonly cause by auto accidents, slip and fall accidents, violence, as well as sports injuries.

Since the spinal cord is attached to the brain and descends from it, the spine is also the central connection to the nerves of the brain. In effect, injuries to one will have a definite impact on the other. Both the spine and the head are extremely sensitive to impact and thus treatment of swelling is crucial to reserving function in either or both spots.

The seriousness of head and spinal injuries usually lies in the location and the brevity of the injury. Injuries in this region are extremely delicate, so much as a quarter of an inch in one direction could determine life or death for a patient. Head injuries affect about 1 million Americans per year where spinal cord injuries affect upwards of 5 million Americans per year.

In most cases of head and spinal injuries, permanent damage is attained leaving the victim with costly medical bills and financial distress along with a disability for the rest of their life. If you or a loved one has suffered a head or spinal injury, contact Napoli Bern Ripka LLP as soon as possible. Due to the extreme effects of these types of injuries to the victim, the most experienced and competent legal team must be procured for the job.

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