Category Archives: Spinal Cord Injuries
Can I Change Doctors in a Workers’ Comp Case?
Even if your workers’ compensation benefits have been approved, you may still experience issues relating to your medical care and ongoing claim. The Colorado workers’ compensation attorneys at the Frickey Law Firm can advocate for you. The law allows you to change doctors, although it is subject to limitations. Your employer still has some… Read More »
Can I Sue for a Ski or Snowboard Injury?
The last thing you want to think about on a powder day is an injury, but skiing and snowboarding are undeniably risky. Ski and snowboard accidents can cause sprains, broken bones, and even catastrophic injuries, such as brain or spinal cord damage. While it is true that Colorado ski resorts are largely protected from… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injury Costs
Spinal cord injuries are a terrible thing and, unfortunately, they occur all too often. In fact, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons states that, on average, 34,000 new spinal cord injuries, or SCIs, occur in the United States every year. In total, they estimate that means there are around 450,000 people in the U.S…. Read More »
Car Accidents Cause Spinal Cord Injury, Death
Many drivers forget about the dangers of the road, especially when they have been lucky enough to avoid involvement in an accident for a considerable amount of time. Driving safely should not be taken for granted because the effects of a car accident can be catastrophic. Some people know this, having sustained damage to… Read More »
Lowering the Risk of a Spinal Cord Injury
There are many ways that a person can sustain a spinal cord injury in Colorado. Some of the most common ways include motor vehicle accidents, falls and sports injuries. Nearly everyone in the state participates in one or more activities that expose individuals to situations in which they may find themselves susceptible to a… Read More »
Cyclist Shows Struggles That Come With Spinal Injuries
There are countless ways a person in Colorado can sustain an injury. One of the most catastrophic of these is the spinal cord injury, an event that can leave a person completely paralyzed if severe enough. Damage to the spine can be acquired in nearly any setting – it simply requires some sort of… Read More »
Man Fights Against Odds After Spinal Cord Injury
A number of accidents can take away a person’s functional abilities in an instant. All it takes is some severe damage to the spine and anyone can lose the ability to walk, sit, hug or grab. Many people in Colorado know that a spinal cord injury can cause a person to become paralyzed, but… Read More »
Spinal Cord Injuries Are Hard to Come Back From
According to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, approximately 1.3 million Americans are living with spinal cord injuries. Statistics show that many of these injuries are sustained by people between the ages of 15 and 35 years old. In addition, many of them are men. These numbers along with some of the hobbies practiced… Read More »