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Friday, February 5, 2010
Spinal Cord Injuries
Initially, a spinal cord injury can be very terrifying incident. Besides the pain of your impact, you may realize that you are not able to move your legs or arms. Some spinal cord injuries are permanent, others only temporary. If you or a loved one has been involved an accident that resulted in this kind of injury, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer today.
Preventing a spinal cord injury
While it may be impossible to completely avoid a spinal cord injury, there are some things you can do to lessen your chance of suffering one, if you are involved in an accident.
Motor vehicle accidents
- Wear a seatbelt at all times.
- Seat children 12 and under in the back seat.
- Never drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or get into a vehicle with a driver who is under the influence.
Falls
- Put a non-slip mat on the floor of your bathtub or shower
- Install handrails around staircases and a handle in the tub or shower
- Use a step stool to retrieve objects in high places.
- Wear sturdy shoes with sufficient support.
Sporting activities
- Avoid unnecessary head contact with equipment and athletes.
- Always wear protective gear.
- Never dive head-first into a pool without first checking the depth.
- Use a spotter for new gymnastics moves.
- Do not jump from higher than 10 feet in the air. Even if you land on your feet, you may damage your spinal cord.
Have you been involved in an accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury in the Greenville, South Carolina area? Then please contact the personal injury lawyers at the Dick James Law Firm of South Carolina to schedule your no-cost case review.
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