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Understanding Traumatic and Non-traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in Michigan

Spinal cord injuries can be traumatic or non-traumatic. Car accidents in Michigan often result in traumatic spinal cord injury, which is caused by a sudden blow to the spine. Research shows that more than 40 percent of new spinal-cord injuries each year result from car and motorcycle crashes. The second most common cause of this injury is falls. Studies indicate that falls occur more frequently after the age of 65, and they result in 25 percent of new claims each year.

The other common causes of spinal-cord injury in Michigan and the rest of the United States include acts of violence, sports injuries, alcohol, and diseases. Over 15 percent of new spinal-cord injury cases result from gunshot or knife wounds, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Approximately 8 percent of new spinal-cord injury cases result from recreational activities and sports injuries. Alcohol is a contributor in one out of four spinal cord injuries.

Non-traumatic spinal cord injuries are generally the result of diseases. Diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, and cancer may cause spinal-cord injury in Michigan and elsewhere. Disk degeneration of the spine and inflammation or infection of the spinal cord can also contribute to this life-altering injury.

If you or a loved one have been affected by a non-traumatic or traumatic spinal cord injury in Michigan, contact the law firm of Keller & Keller today at (269) 983-7333 and get your legal questions answered by a knowledgeable Saint Joseph, Michigan injury attorney.