Spinal Cord Injuries

Sarasota Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

According to the University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, approximately 262,000 Americans are living with spinal cord injuries (SCI). Of these, 52% are considered paraplegic and 47% are quadriplegic. There is no question that spinal cord injuries can be some of the most devastating to cope with, for both the victim and their loved ones. It is important to remember that if you have been injured as a result of an outside party’s negligent or careless actions, you have legal recourse. To schedule a no cost consultation with a Sarasota and Bradenton-area personal injury attorney, contact our law firm today.

The Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries

Outside of the physical and emotional damage to the victim and their family, spinal cord injuries are also one of the most expensive in terms of the immediate and long term medical care required.

• The average stay in an acute care unit: 15 days
• The average stay in a rehabilitation unit: 44 days
• The average first year medical expenses for paraplegics: $152,000
• The average first year medical expenses for a quadriplegic: $417,000
• The average lifetime medical expenses for paraplegics, age of injury 25: $428,000
• The average lifetime medical expenses for quadriplegics, age of injury 25: $1.35 million

These medical treatment costs do not account for lost quality of life, loss of wages, or pain and suffering as a result of the injury. The statistics show that 63% of all SCI victims are unemployed eight years after their injury.

The Leading Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

• Motor Vehicle Accidents (41.3%)
• Falls (27.3%)
• Acts of Violence (15%)
• Sports (7.9%)

Contact a Bradenton and Sarasota Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

If the negligence of someone else has harmed you or killed a loved one as a result of a spinal cord injury, the experienced and compassionate personal injury attorneys at Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., can help. To schedule a no cost consultation with a personal injury attorney serving Sarasota and Bradenton, contact Lutz, Bobo & Telfair, P.A., today . A personal injury attorney from our law firm can bring invaluable experience and knowledge to your case.