Causes of Spinal Cord Injury

How spinal cord injuries happen

A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs as a result of a severe blow to the spine or impact to the spine that causes vertebrae fractures or dislocated vertebrae. An injury occurring above the first thoracic spinal cord nerve can result in paraplegia, while an injury occurring below the thoracic area can result in quadriplegia.

The majority of spinal cord injuries occur due to auto accidents, but falls, pool accidents and other accidents that may involve negligence also account for injuries to the spine. At the Glenn Law Firm, we can help determine who was negligent in an accident that caused you or a loved one to sustain a spinal cord injury. We can put our skills and resources to work so you can get the compensation you deserve, whether you've been injured in a truck accident, motorcycle accident or any type of accident due to negligence.

Common causes of spinal cord injury

Traumatic spinal cord injuries can result from a blow to the spine that breaks, dislocates, crushes or compresses one or more of the bones of the spine (also called "vertebrae"). The following are some common causes of spinal cord injury:

• Auto accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Falls
• Violent acts such as gunshots, beatings
• Sports injury

For people under 65 years old, auto accidents and other traffic crashes are the leading causes of SCI. For those over 65, falls cause the most spinal cord injuries.

Contact the Glenn Law Firm

At the Glenn Law Firm, a Fort Worth personal injury attorney can stand up for you and pursue full and fair compensation for your spinal cord injury. Call (817) 424-5999 or reach us toll-free at 1-877-809-9699. Your initial consultation is free. There is no obligation.

The Glenn Law Firm can provide a potent combination of experience and resources for clients who have sustained catastrophic injuries in rollover accidents. Don't leave your future to chance. Contact the Glenn Law Firm — the People's Warrior!