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Motor vehicle collisions are among the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. High-speed collisions and even pedestrian crashes can lead to spinal cord injuries that have devastating consequences for the injured person.
The spinal cord is the conduit that helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body. Damage to the spinal cord can lead to a loss of sensation and motor function in the entire body below the injury site. Can individuals who sustain spinal cord injuries in car crashes potentially recover from their injuries?
Incomplete injuries may respond to treatment
Health care professionals usually group spinal cord injuries into two primary categories. There are incomplete injuries that cause a variety of symptoms when trauma pinches, tears or cuts the spinal cord. There are also complete injuries that fully sever the spinal cord.
While there are promising medical advances on the horizon for those with complete spinal cord injuries, there are currently no mainstream treatment options that allow for the recovery of function. However, those with incomplete spinal cord injuries may see their symptoms improve with prompt care and rehabilitative services.
Regardless of whether the injury is complete or incomplete, the medical care necessitated could easily reach six or seven figures over the course of a person’s life. The higher on the spine the injury is, the greater the functional impact.
Those with catastrophic collision injuries may need more financial compensation than a baseline insurance policy can provide. Reviewing the circumstances of a crash and the terms of an insurance policy with a skilled legal team can help those with catastrophic injuries better understand their options for paying for care and offsetting lost income.
