Sacral spinal injuries are those injuries that impact the triangular area of the spine that is located under the lumbar spinal region and between a person’s tailbone. This triangular area of the spinal cord controls the pelvic organs, sexual functions, bowels, and bladder.
Similar to lumbar spinal cord injuries, a person who sustains a sacral spinal injury may not have control over their legs or hips. It is crucial to keep in mind, however, that sacral spinal injuries are relatively rare, and when a person does suffer a sacral spinal injury, it is usually because of a direct impact to this area, such as when a person lands directly on the tailbone in a slip and fall accident that occurs on a hard surface.
If you or a loved one has endured one of these types of spinal cord injuries in an accident that was brought about by someone else’s negligence, you may assert a Duluth spinal cord injury claim against the person or entity that caused your accident. The experienced Duluth spinal cord injury attorneys at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can help you pursue compensation for your injury and, if necessary, your future long-term care costs.
