Spinal Cord Injury Statistics

Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries are reported in the United States every year. Many of these injuries result from the unintentional, but improper, actions of others. In legal terms, this is "negligent conduct."
Young males have a statistically greater chance of sustaining a spinal cord injury. Over 80% of the new traumatic spinal cord injuries in this country happen to males between the ages of 16 and 30.
Approximately 36% of traumatic spinal cord injuries resulted from automobile accidents.
21% of traumatic spinal cord injuries are linked to falls.
About 29% result from violence, including gunshot wounds.

If you or a loved one may have sustained a spinal cord injury because of another person's negligence, talk with an experienced Michigan personal injury lawyer. Please submit a simple, free and confidential legal consultation form today.

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