The spinal cord serves a critical function. It allows the body to communicate with the brain and vice versa. The spinal cord can sustain damage when car crashes occur. The violent motions of vehicles and even flying debris can lead to significant spinal cord damage.
Spinal cord injuries affect motor function and sensation. They can leave people unable to walk in many cases. Do people recovering from car crash spinal cord injuries ever regain the ability to walk?
Incomplete injuries may improve with care
Several factors influence a patient’s prognosis after sustaining a spinal cord injury. The first is the placement of the injury. The higher on the spine the injury is, the more of the body the injury is likely to affect. The patient’s other medical challenges can impact their recovery too.
Additionally, the severity of the damage to the spinal cord is a key consideration. A complete spinal cord injury severs the spinal cord. Even with the best care available, the injury is likely to prove permanent.
The prognosis is sometimes better for those with incomplete spinal cord injuries. They may be able to heal and recover lost function with appropriate care. Regardless of the placement and severity of a spinal cord injury, it could generate thousands of dollars in medical bills and could potentially also affect an individual’s future income.
Seeking compensation for spinal cord injuries after a car crash may require personal injury litigation, as related overall expenses may far exceed standard insurance coverage. People who understand their prognosis and potential financial losses can take appropriate action to pursue compensation after a wreck.
