As the least protected drivers on the road, motorcyclists often are the most severely injured in an accident. Due to the nature of motorcycle accidents, even a minor crash can cause severe injuries. Spinal cord injuries are one of the most common types of injuries resulting in a motorcycle accident.
The severity of a spinal cord injury depends on which part of the spine was affected. Serious spinal cord injuries can result in the victim being paralyzed from the waist down. If the injury has damaged the spinal cord below the thoracic spine, this may cause paralysis below the site of the injury. Damage to the cervical vertebrae of your spine, however, can cause paralysis from the neck down.
The spinal cord is very fragile, making it very important to protect. This is why most states mandate the use of a helmet and other protective gear when riding your motorcycle. Such laws are put in place for your protection, because the spinal cord is something that can not heal after being significantly damaged. Partial or fully paralyzed victims of motorcycle accidents will require significant future care. Some victims of minor spinal cord injuries may never recover.
If you are lucky enough to not be paralyzed after a spinal injury, you nay experience other symptoms including:
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury or paralysis after a motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced motorcycle attorney as soon as possible. An attorney will make sure you are properly compensated for all of your damages that result from the accident. Potential damages that an attorney will help you recover include:
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