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Insights on Bronx car accidents leading to Spinal Injuries

Table Summary of Article Section Description Link Bronx Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Car Accidents Overview of spinal cord injuries in car accidents Read More Additional Facts and Statistics Statistics on car accidents causing spinal injuries Read More Serious Bronx Car Accidents Examples of recent serious car accidents in Bronx Read More Useful Terms and Definitions Definitions of spinal cord injury terms Read More SCI Symptoms to Watch For Symptoms indicating a spinal cord injury Read More Factors Affecting Settlements Factors influencing spinal cord injury settlements Read More Bronx Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Car Accidents Every week, more car accident victims suffer serious spinal cord injuries. While many of us assume these collisions involve other vehicles, only 43 percent of them occur...

02 June

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EP07 S04: Lawsuit Value Of A Spinal Fusion Surgery – What Is My Case Worth Series

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Back Injury, Podcast, Spinal Cord Injury, Work Accidents, Workers Compensation

What is the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion? Well, a spinal fusion is major back surgery. I would say the lawsuit value of a spinal fusion is usually $1 million or more. It depends on a lot of factors, but if there was unlimited insurance coverage and good liability, I would say that it really is worth much more than a million dollars. We could look at a few cases that we had, three cases that come to mind. [buzzsprout episode='8631146' player='true'] Pick Your Favorite Channel: Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | RSS Full Transcript: Hi everybody. My name...

14 March

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It May Be the Only Option: Spinal Fusion Surgery After A Truck Or Car Accident

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in Accidents, Semi Truck Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury, Tractor Trailer Accidents, Truck Accidents, Vehicle Accidents

The Mayo Clinic likens the rubbery cushions or discs found between back vertebrae to jelly donuts, in that they encase a soft center in a tougher exterior. When the tougher exterior tears, some of the softer material may push out of the disc. These herniated discs are also sometimes called ruptured discs or slipped discs and may require spinal fusion surgery after a truck or car accident. Severe Pain Possible This protruding material may impinge on nerves. This may cause pain which often radiates down an arm or leg. In some instances, the pain is excruciating and debilitating. Nerve impingement may also...

12 March

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Most Recent Trial Court Verdicts for Spinal Discectomy

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in Accident Injuries, Damages Awards, Spinal Cord Injury

Most Recent Trial Court Discectomy Verdicts In New York City Recent verdicts involving the spinal discectomy surgical procedure confirm that many factors determine the ultimate outcome of a personal injury trial. The court venue, the type of case, liability, the attorneys, experts, the severity of the injury, and other elements all play a role. #1 RESULT: $875,000 Fall on Waxed Floor. Bronx INJURIES: Avila was taken by ambulance to the emergency room, from the scene of the accident. She claimed cervical disc herniations at C4-5, C5-6, and C6-7, as well as a lumbar disc herniation at L5-S1. She underwent physical therapy to treat the injuries for...

20 November

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The Transport Wheelchair – A Helpful Option for the Disabled & Others

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in Accident Injuries, Spinal Cord Injury

Although many of the disabled and those with temporary mobility issues often use regular wheelchairs, a lightweight transport chair can offer a better solution for short trips to medical appointments or pleasure outings. Designed so that caregivers can push them, these chairs can be quickly folded up and easily stored in a car trunk or backseat. In fact, many transport wheelchairs only weigh between 18 and 25 pounds. However, a few may weigh closer to 32 pounds to benefit patients who weigh up to 400 pounds. Transport chairs are now becoming more popular among those who get too winded when walking...

02 November

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New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Discusses Percutaneous Discectomy and Other Types of Spinal Injuries

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Spinal Cord Injuries, Percutaneous Discectomy & Other Possible Treatments Survivors of major car accidents and catastrophic falls must regularly seek out the best medical treatment they can afford for their pain and injuries explains a New York City spinal cord injury lawyer at the F&A accident law firm. At present, car accidents cause over 35 percent (35%) of all new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) and another 10% of them are due to motorcycle, bicycle, and ATV accidents. Falls from higher levels account for 81% of all fatal falls. Taken together, workplace falls and those occurring elsewhere directly cause 25% of all new...

10 August

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Spinal Cord Accident Injuries Often Lead to Corpectomies or Discectomies

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in Accident Injuries, Back Injury, Spinal Cord Injury

Serious accidents that include motor vehicle collisions, ceiling collapses and major falls at work often cause countless people to suffer spinal cord injuries. Fortunately, many of these patients respond well to conservative treatments like physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage, acupuncture, or epidural steroid injections. However, some patients may always require some form of surgery – such as a corpectomy or discectomy – while trying to heal more fully from their injuries. To help readers better understand what takes place during a corpectomy procedure, some general medical terms and information are shared below. Additional facts are then shared about what often takes...

16 May

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Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Options for Addressing Back Pain

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in Accident Injuries, Accidents, Spinal Cord Injury

Once you develop serious back pain after a catastrophic fall at work or a major car accident, you’ll be ready to try almost anything to properly manage it explains one of the New York personal injury lawyers at the F&A accident law firm in Manhattan. While surgery may be your orthopedist’s first suggestion if your pain is almost unbearable – you may be able to pursue a less invasive approach of six weeks of physical therapy if your pain is more moderate. As is noted in the June 2017 Consumer Reports magazine’s back pain cover story, more and more doctors are...

14 July

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NYC Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Discuss Treatment Options For Spinal Cord Injuries

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Spinal cord injuries can be devastating. Depending on the severity, such trauma can lead to partial or complete paralysis. In the past, it was often fatal. Now, with advances in technology, several treatments can help those suffering from spinal cord injuries improve their quality of life and even regain some level of motor function. Fusion Spinal fusion is just what it sounds like - it involves a surgical technique that connects the vertebrae of the spine together. This prevents any further movement and helps to protect the damaged area of the spinal cord. It's done by placing bone grafts around the spine,...

13 June

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Obtaining Legal Assistance Following a Spinal Cord Injury

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A spinal cord injury typically occurs in response to a sudden and traumatic blow to the back that dislocates and/or fractures vertebrae. Damage results from displaced bone fragments, torn ligaments, or disc tissue entering the spinal cord. Whereas most spinal cord injuries do not involve complete severing of the cord itself, any foreign material has the potential to compromise or destroy nerve signals which can result in minor localized nerve damage or major partial or complete paralysis. These injuries are classified as either incomplete—where the spinal cord maintains the ability to convey messages between it and the brain—or complete—where a total lack...