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...
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Costs of treatment after paralysis run into the millions
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...
Spinal Cord Injury Costs Add Up
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...
The Real Cost Of An Accident With Paralysis
We know that you do not spend much time thinking about what would happen if you or a family member gets hurt in an accident. When injuries do happen, usually they are minor and easily handled. Unfortunately, there are times when catastrophic injuries completely change...
Spinal Cord Injuries In Construction
There are few injuries that can change a person's life as a spinal cord injury can. These injuries are devastating to both a victim and their family and often involve complete lifestyle changes. There are many ways that spinal cord injuries can occur, including at...
New Technology Helping Spinal Cord Injury Victim
We know that this story is not based in our coverage area, but the technology is discussed is going to affect those who have had spinal cord injuries all over the country. Lucas Hernandez, 20, suffered from a spinal cord injury when a load of steel pipes at a...
Paralyzed Girl Becomes A YouTube Star
We want to bring you the inspirational story of Tiphany Adams, a woman who was in a horrible accident when she was just a teenager. When Adams was just 17-years-old, she and a friend were riding back home from a wakeboarding event when a drunk driver ran into their...
The Hidden Costs Of Being A Paraplegic
Area teen Isaac Coulapides was paralyzed in a car crash last year. He is doing well now and has remained positive. We bring you his story because it highlights many of the changes that happen in people's lives once they become paraplegics. Everyone knows that major...
Lifelong Injuries Require Permanent Care
We want to bring you the story of Marcus Thomas, a man who spends his days painting. He is wonderful at it, and his paintings sell well, especially the calendars. Here's the thing - Thomas uses his mouth to control the paintbrush. He has no other choice, as he is...