LOS ANGELES SPINAL INJURY LAWYER: CAR ACCIDENTS ARE LEADING CAUSE (PART II OF II)
There are many causes for a spinal cord injury; however, the most common causes for a spinal cord injuries are: car accidents, acts of violence, falls, sports and recreation injuries, and diseases. Amongst these, motor vehicle accidents are by far the most leading causes for spinal cord injuries. Almost 50 percent of new spinal cord injuries are caused by car crashes. Slip and falls are also a prominent cause of spinal cord injuries and for people over the age of 65, falls are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. These account for more than 22 percent of spinal cord injuries.
Spinal cord injuries are more common in men than in women and in fact almost 80 percent of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. happen to men. In terms of risk factor by age, people in the age group of 16-30 account for the majority of spinal cord injuries. People over 60 are also particularly susceptible to spinal cord injuries due to falls elderly people sustain as they get older. Another group of people at risk for spinal cord injuries are those who live in dangerous cities because of gunshot wounds, stabbings, and assaults.
For more information on this topic please visit our Spinal Cord Injuries webpage and read Part I of this blog: CALIFORNIA SPINAL CORD INJURY LAWYER: CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS.
Are you or a loved one suffering from a spinal cord injury that happened in California? If you are please call us at the law office of Rudman Law Firm, PLC at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) now and get your free consultation from one of our experienced attorneys. There are many causes of spinal cord injuries and we can help you receive just compensation for your injuries.
