spinal cord injury data: (complete guide: causes, costs, compensation)
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Causes of Spinal Cord
Injuries
39%
30%
14%
8%
9%
Recent Trends in Causes of Spinal Cord Injury (2005-2015)
Vehicular Accidents
Falls
Violence
Sports & Recreational Activities
Other
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
Causes of Spinal Cord
Injuries
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
26.90%
6.80%
2.78%
1.37%
1.20%
Auto (includes cars, jeeps, trucks,dune buggies, and buses)
Motorcycle
Bicycles
All-Terrain
Other
Vehicular Accidents (2005-2015)
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The vast majority of vehicular accidents resulting in catastrophic spine injuries involve passenger cars (Sedan & SUVs), tractor-trailers and other large trucks.
Causes of Spinal Cord
Injuries
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
5.73%
4.55%
4.48%
2.47%
0.00% 1.00% 2.00% 3.00% 4.00% 5.00% 6.00% 7.00%
Fall on same level from slipping, tripping & stumbling
Fall from or through building
Fall on and from stairs & steps
Fall on and from ladder
Falls (2005-2015)
Catastrophic Falls
Slip, trip and fall incidents account for the highest rate of back injuries, followed by building accidents, stair falls, and finally ladder accidents.
Causes of Spinal Cord
Injuries
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
0.00% 2.00% 4.00% 6.00% 8.00% 10.00% 12.00% 14.00%
Gunshot wounds
Person-to-Person (falls as a result of being pushed)
Other penetrating wounds (explosion, stabbing, impalement)
Violence (2005-2015)
Violence
Gunshot wounds resulting in spinal column damage are the leading cause resulting to violence.
Causes of Spinal Cord
Injuries
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.50% 3.00% 3.50% 4.00%
Diving
Winter sports
Surfing
Snow skiing
Horseback riding
Football
Air sports
Sports & Recreational Activities (2005-2015)
Sporting Accidents
The most dangerous sport with the highest rate of back injury is diving, followed by winter sports activities.
Occupational Status of
Patients With SCI
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
Status (%) At Injury Year 1 Year 10 Year 20
Employed 58.1% 12.2% 27.9% 34.4%
Student 15.3% 16.1% 7.2% 2.7%
Only about 1/3 of victims who suffer a spinal injury are employed 20 years after suffering the injury, with only about 12% return to employment 1 year post-injury.
Financial Impact: Lifetime Costs of
Persons With SCI (in 2014 dollars)
Source: National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
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Severity of Injury
Lifetime Costs
First Year
Each Subsequent Year
Additional Data About
Persons With SCI
• The annual incidence of spinal cord injury is approximately 12,500 (new SCI cases each year)
• The average age of injury is 42 • The majority of people injured are
male: 80%• 64% of persons with SCI:
non-hispanic white
Spine Injury Symptoms
• Pressure that feels as if it is building in the back, head, or neck
• Excruciating back pain• Dizziness• Sudden loss of consciousness• Loss of feeling in extremities• Loss of bladder or bowel control• Extreme clumsiness or weakness, or
loss of movement in any body part• Difficulty breathing• Torso or neck positioned unnaturally
Types of Spinal Injury
Damages In SCI
Medical Costs
SCI
Complete SCI Incomplete SCI
• Complete Paraplegia• Complete Tetraplegia
• Anterior Cord Syndrome• Central Cord Syndrome• Posterior Cord Syndrome• Brown-Sequard Syndrome• Cauda Equina Lesion
Financial Recovery in
Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits
A successful spinal cord injury lawsuit recovers on average as much as $1 Million for the victim.
Contingency lawyers who handle spinal injuries only get paid once compensation won is paid. If there is no financial recovery, there are no cost to the client.
Types of Damages in Spinal
Cord Injury Cases
Damages In SCI
Medical Costs
Damages in SCI Cases
Medical Costs
Earnings Loss Capacity
Lifetime Care Costs
Lost of Enjoyment of Life
Pain & Suffering
Recovery Lost Lifetime
Earning Potential
• Loss of Earning Capacity
Vocational experts can be hired in support of lifetime earning potential lost because of the injury sustained. Medical experts may be called to support the extent of disability and to verify the severity of injuries in court.
Financial Recovery for
Lifetime Care
• Life Care Costs
The jury will need to hear the extent and projected costs associated with lifetime care and treatment required by your injuries. A life care planner be used to support projected costs for proper care.
Hedonic Damage
• Pain and Suffering/Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Hedonic damages may be pursued in some court systems in pursuit of compensation for enjoyment of life loss. Experts will attempt to quantified a diminished quality of life resulting from injuries suffered.
Large Personal Injury
Compensation Amounts
• Compensation Won
Winning a lawsuit may result in a very large financial awards.
In some cases the defendants and opposing counsel will prefer to offer a settlement in lieu of an extended court battle.
The Personal Injury Lawsuit
Process
An attorney gathers the evidence, investigates the incident, gathers experts in support of your case, and potentially negotiates for maximum recovery with insurance companies on behalf of an injured person.
When winning matters this much for your future, you need a lawyer who cares about YOUR recovery.
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