Spinal cord injuries are life-changing events that can significantly impact an individual's mobility, sensation and quality of life. These injuries occur when there's damage to the spinal cord or the nerves at the end of the spinal canal. The aftermath of sustaining...
Not many things are as fulfilling as having a job to look forward to every morning. But every workplace comes with its share of hazards. From faulty equipment to unsafe conditions and lack of proper gear, workplace hazards can lead to serious injuries. And one of the...
If an accident at work leaves you or a loved one a person with quadriplegia, it can have a profound psychological impact. Many people find themselves feeling angry, depressed, and isolated. It can be difficult to come to terms with the fact that you will never be...
If you suffer an injury to your spinal cord, the physical consequences may be permanent. The specific medical prognosis for a spinal cord injury depends on its location and severity. Those with incomplete injuries may be able to regain some lost function or sensation,...
A spinal cord injury can mean lifelong limits on your work and your lifestyle. A complete injury will end your sensation and motor control below the site of the injury. An incomplete injury may affect your strength, balance or function despite not resulting in total...
Your spine serves two important roles. It both supports your body weight and protects your spinal cord. Sadly, workers can experience accidents on the job that injure or even sever their spinal cords. Falls and traumatic, penetrating injuries can cause massive damage...
Workers in a number of different industries can suffer spinal cord injuries on the job through a variety of different circumstances. Those who work in customer service, security or even medicine could suffer a violent attack that results in an injury to the spinal...
When a person has a spinal cord injury, people around them might become focused on the physical impacts of the injury. They may not consider the mental and emotional impacts that come with this type of life-long injury. There are many factors that can affect a...
Suffering paralysis in an on-the-job injury in California is life-changing, both physically and emotionally, for the worker and their family. One day, that worker is contributing to the family’s support. The next day, they are in the hospital, perhaps fighting for...
When people think of spinal cord injuries, they usually only think about the incidents that cause them. We always hear about people getting a spinal cord injury due to a vehicle accident, work-related incident, a fall, or some other way. What many people do not often...
