Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries and paralysis are among the most devastating types of injuries. Spinal cord injuries often are the result of accidents involving significant force, such as a motorcycle accident or a truck crash. Serious injury victims can face severe economic losses as well as pain and suffering, and emotional losses.

When a serious injury has put you and your family’s future at risk, it’s crucial to consult with an experienced attorney. Call (503) 287-5000. Your consultation with the legal professionals at Zbinden & Curtis is free and confidential. You deserve a law firm that can stand up to insurance companies and demand justice for you.

Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis Affect Thousands Each Year

Spinal cord injuries, unfortunately, are not uncommon in the United States:

• About 7,800 people sustain spinal cord injuries each year, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association
• An estimated 400,000 people in the U.S. are living with spinal cord injury
• Paralysis may involve the loss of movement in all four limbs (quadriplegia) or loss of movement in the lower half of the body (paraplegia)
• Paralysis or spinal cord injury victims tend to have shorter life spans