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The Spinal Cord is a complex organ containing nerve cells, supporting cells, and nerve fibers that send signals to and from the brain. The spinal cord is arranged in segments, with higher segments controlling movement and sensation in upper parts of the body and lower segments controlling the lower parts of the body.
The types of disability associated with spinal cord injuries vary greatly depending on the type and severity of the injury, the level of the cord at which the injury occurs, and the nerve fiber pathways that are damaged. Severe injury to the spinal cord causes paralysis and complete loss of sensation to the parts of the body controlled by the spinal cord segments below the point of injury. Spinal cord injuries also can lead to many complications, including pressure sores and increased susceptibility to respiratory diseases.
Spinal cord injuries result when the spinal cord suffers trauma such as stretching, detaching, or crushing. There are many types of spinal cord injury and they can range from mild to moderate neck pain and headaches to paraplegia, quadriplegia and neurological damage. Spinal cord injuries are sometimes avoidable, particularly in the workplace. When working with heavy machinery, it is important that employees be properly trained and warned of the risks involved. When working in an office setting, the office should be kept clean and clear of obstacles that may cause a fall or other dangerous conditions.
If someone you know or love has suffered a spinal cord injury, you need an attorney with the experience, credentials, and resources to stand up to the parties responsible. Contact an attorney FOR FREE. An attorney will personally review the information you provide and may contact you to discuss your legal options.
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