Spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, are among the most serious kinds of injuries that an individual can sustain. In many instances, SCIs result in long-term medical issues, and could even cause permanent paralysis. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center [1] at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, there were approximately 276,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in the United States during 2014. These injuries can occur for a number of reasons, some of which could entitle victims to significant compensation. For this reason, anyone who has sustained an SCI should talk to a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Common accidents that can cause SCIs
When people are injured in preventable accidents, they must generally be able to establish that their accident was the result of someone else’s negligence [2] in order to be able to recover compensation. In the context of a Pennsylvania personal injury case, “negligence” refers to a person’s failure to conduct himself or herself with the degree of care that would ordinarily be exercised by a reasonable person. There are many kinds of accidents caused by negligence that could result in an SCI, including the following:
| · Car accidents · Truck accidents · Motorcycle accidents · Bicycle accidents · Medical errors | · Slip and falls · Recreational accidents · Sports accidents · Accidents involving consumer products · Pedestrian accidents |
Whether or not your accident was the result of negligence is often a complicated issue, so victims should always have their case reviewed by an attorney. In addition, it is important for victims of accidents to make sure that they do not say or do things that may inadvertently admit fault. For this reason, it is important to retain legal counsel before making any statements to any insurance company that may contact you.
Contact a Philadelphia personal injury attorney to discuss your case today
Attorney Gabriel Levin is a skilled personal injury lawyer who aggressively pursues compensation on behalf of his clients. To schedule a free consultation with Mr. Levin today, call our office at 215-825-5183 or send us an email through our online contact form.
