Spinal injury
One of the leading causes of spinal injuries in the U.S. is traffic accidents the Centers for Disease Control reports. Victims of spinal injuries can become tetraplegic-unable to control arms or legs- or paraplegic- unable to move legs- and will face exorbitant medical costs. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the closer to the brain a spinal injury occurs the greater chance a victim has or suffering permanent damage.
Resources for spinal injury victims:
The United Spinal Association has an extensive list of resources for Maryland spinal injury victims on their website.
http://www.spinalcord.org/resource-center/askus/index.php?pg=kb.printer.friendly&id=10
Below are hospitals in Maryland that specialize in spinal injuries:
Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, Inc. (ARHM)
9909 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-864-6005
What is a catastrophic injury?
HG law defines a catastrophic injury as one that “permanently prevents an individual from performing gainful work.” A catastrophic injury can entail extensive rehabilitation and can cause the sufferer to experience a diminished quality of life. Such injuries can also lead to high-dollar medical costs that last for the duration of the victim’s life.
If you are disabled because of an auto accident, you need to learn your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. You will also find other information about your disability and find resources near your Maryland location to help you with your life transition.
You can get the certainty and support you need by retaining a car accident lawyer in Maryland to work on your personal injury claim. If you are concerned about your medical bills and your future, we recommend you set up a consultation with one of our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys fighting for you and your family.
