Of all spinal cord injuries, 60% involve the cervical spine. In recent years the proportion of cervical cord injuries has increased and is now the most common reason for admission to specialised spinal hospital units. A third of patients are transported to hospital without prior immobilisation of the neck. The effect of the initial trauma is irreversible, but the spinal cord is at risk by injud...

A spinal cord injury (SCI) refers to any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease. Depending on where the spinal cord and nerve roots are damaged, the symptoms can vary widely, from pain to paralysis to incontinence. Spinal cord injuries are described at various levels of "incomplete", which can vary from having no effect on the patient to a "complete" injury which ...

Litigating a spinal cord injury case can be extremely complex and challenging because your client has suffered a devastating injury with lifelong complications. However, these cases can be extremely rewarding. A successful resolution by settlement or jury verdict can provide your client and his dependent family members with a lifetime of financial security. To properly represent your client, yo...