Spinal cord injuries often result from a serious accident. Accidents that can lead to severe spinal cord injuries include slip and fall accidents, on-the-job accidents, and motor vehicle collisions.
Slip and fall accidents typically occur when a premises owner fails to maintain their property in a reasonably safe condition. Specifically, property owners have a duty to either warn visitors about known defects on the property or repair those defects. In the case of store owners, these individuals may also have a duty to inspect the premises regularly for dangerous conditions that may be unknown. When premises owners fail to act reasonably under the circumstances, and a slip and fall accident occurs, an accident victim may suffer a severe injury to their back or spinal cord. Such an injury is more likely should the accident victim land directly on the back or tailbone in the fall.
On-the-job injuries can also lead to spinal cord damage, especially if the accident victim works in an inherently dangerous work environment, such as the construction industry. Construction workers often have to work on tall ladders or scaffolding. If they fall on their backs, they can suffer a severe injury to the spinal column, including full or partial paralysis.
Motor vehicle collisions are also a common cause of spinal cord injuries. In some cases, negligent motor vehicle operators who violate traffic laws or engage in distracted driving collide with other motor vehicles. A negligent motor vehicle operator may cause their vehicle to strike a bicycle, motorcycle, or pedestrian. In a vehicular accident, the accident victim’s body violently jerks in their seat. In the case of a motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident, the victim may strike the ground and land on their back, resulting in a severe injury.
Some additional possible causes of spinal cord injuries can include:
- Falls from high places
- Assaults
- Nursing home abuse
- Birth injuries
- Swimming pool accidents
- Mass transit accidents
- Accidents due to defective products
- Boating accidents
- Sports accidents
If you or someone you love sustains an injury in one of these types of accidents, the Lawrenceville spinal cord injury attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can determine how your accident occurred and who was likely at fault. Your lawyer can then assist you with pursuing a legal claim or filing a lawsuit for monetary compensation and damages.
