As previous posts on this blog have reported, motor vehicle accidents are far and away the most common cause of spinal cord injuries. Despite horror stories about sports-related injuries causing an athlete permanent paralysis, a Wilmington resident puts his mobility at risk every time he or she gets behind the wheel. The reason that car

As a previous post on this blog discussed, although all spinal cord injuries are permanent since the spinal cord itself does not heal, not all such injuries will land a victim in a wheelchair. If the injury is in the lower back, a person may still be able to walk and do some of the

All spinal cord injuries could rightly be called “very serious,” and it is in fact a rare day when a person is able to walk away from a spinal cord injury and not experience some sort of permanent handicap which will affect the way the victim lives the rest of his or her life. However,

The residents of Wilmington, Delaware know that spinal cord injuries are serious matters that people should try to avoid. A significant spinal cord injury can leave a person paralyzed, sometimes even from the neck down. For almost anyone, being paralyzed will mean the loss of work and will most certainly require significant medical treatment and

Wilmington residents and people who live in other part of Delaware most likely know that a spinal cord injury is a very serious matter. If someone’s spinal cord gets damaged significantly in an accident, then he or she may struggle to walk or even be able to move his or her arms and neck again.

The days, weeks and months after a Delaware accident can seem like an eternity. For the accident victim, there is usually an endless “to-do” list related to the incident: medical appointments, meetings with one’s boss to determine how work aligns with rehabilitation, family and personal responsibilities that must still be maintained and meeting with a

Last week’s post focused on truck accidents and the time it may take to recover from such an incident. Unfortunately, a negligent driver can be just about anyone — school bus drivers, truck drivers or everyday commuters. Just one moment of negligence can lead to serious injury. For accident victims with spinal cord injuries, that

People in Delaware who have suffered a spinal cord injury are likely to stay up-to-date on the latest news regarding the spinal cord injury research community. Recently, a report has been published that shows there may be renewed hope in combatting the often-debilitating effects of spinal cord injuries. Those who undergo an injury to the

According to a 2009 study, about one out of every 50 people in the U.S. lives with some form of paralysis. Paralysis, which is often caused by spinal cord injuries, is a very serious condition that can range from a single body part to a person’s entire physical form. Over 5.5 million people must cope

It probably comes as no surprise to many residents in Delaware that long-term medical care tends to be exorbitantly expensive. Even seeing a doctor for a simple check up can result in a large medical bill; however, for those with injuries to their spinal cord, their financial future can be incredibly uncertain. A skilled spinal