How New Technology May Aid Spinal Cord Injury Victims
New Information from a Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Injury Lawyers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 200,000 people are currently living with a spinal cord injury in the United States, and annually it is estimated that 12,000 to 20,000 new victims... Read MoreHigh School Teen Does Not Let Spinal Cord Injury Keep Her Down
One year ago, Mackenzie Gorden was leading the life of a typical teenager. Gorden was a high school junior in Lake City, California, where she participated in cheerleading and the dance team. Gorden’s life changed when she swerved to miss a deer in the road and crashed her truck. Gorden sensed something was wrong, but...
Read MoreBicycle and Automobile Collisions
Even the most careful bicyclist is prone to injuries on the road. While wearing a safety helmet minimizes the risk of head injury, cyclists can also suffer broken bones, burns, and spinal cord injuries in vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, a bicycle offers no protection from the impact...
Read MoreParaplegic Man Rides Motorized Wheelchair from California to Washington DC
In 2000, Chet Dyreson suffered a spinal cord injury in a motor cross accident. As a result, Dyreson is paraplegic – he does not have the use of either of his legs, and he is confined to a wheelchair. However, Dyreson has created a gas-powered, motorized...
Read MoreHow to Handle Your Spinal Cord Injury
While enjoying fun times in the water, a man broke his neck. After the accident, he remained paralyzed from the neck down. However, due to new developments for spinal cord injuries, the victim has a good chance of regaining movement. The victim was outfitted with a specialized wheelchair that is powered by the victim’s...
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