Category: Spinal Cord and Back Injuries
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How to Choose a Car Accident Lawyer for a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury case rewards a different kind of lawyer than a routine claim. Here’s what to ask about life care planning, expert access, and…
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Spinal Cord Injury Compensation in Illinois: Lifetime Care and Legal Options
A spinal cord injury changes everything in an instant. Depending on the location and severity of the damage, a person may face partial or complete paralysis…
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Spinal Cord Injuries from Truck Accidents in Chicago
A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh 80,000 pounds. A passenger car weighs about 4,000 pounds. When these two vehicles collide, the physics are brutal.
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Rehabilitation After a Spinal Cord Injury in Chicago
Rehabilitation after a spinal cord injury is a long, difficult process. It begins in the hospital, often while the patient is still in the ICU, and…
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Whiplash vs. Serious Spinal Injury: Know the Difference
After a car accident, many people experience neck or back pain. Some assume it is just whiplash and that it will go away on its own.…
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Spinal Cord Injuries in Construction Accidents in Chicago
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country. Workers climb scaffolding, operate heavy machinery, work at extreme heights, and handle…
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Life Care Plans for Spinal Cord Injury Victims in Chicago
A life care plan is a detailed document that outlines every medical, therapeutic, and personal care need a spinal cord injury victim will have for the…
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How Spinal Cord Injury Damages Are Calculated in Illinois
Spinal cord injuries are among the most expensive injuries a person can suffer. The damage is often permanent. The medical costs are enormous.
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Spinal Fractures from Falls: Legal Options in Chicago
A spinal fracture is a break in one or more of the vertebrae that make up the spinal column. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.
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Spinal Cord Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago
Motorcycle riders have almost no protection in a crash. There is no steel frame, no airbags, no seatbelt. Free consultation with a Chicago injury lawyer.