Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an important contributing factor to morbidity and mortality in the United States.

The spinal cord, the central bundle of nerves extending from the brain and branching peripherally, is responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord is located within the spinal column. Any damage to the spinal column could affect the spinal cord and result in temporary or permanent neurologic impairments. According to a recent study by the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 46% of Spinal Cord Injury or Injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents, including motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, car accidents, or auto accidents.

Spinal cord injury may occur following damage to the spinal column. The spinal column comprises 31 bones called vertebrae: 7 cervical vertebrae (neck), 12 thoracic vertebrae (upper and middle back), 5 lumbar vertebrae (lower back), 5 sacral vertebrae (sacrum), and 2 fused coccygeal vertebrae (coccyx).

Each vertebra comprises a vertebral body and a vertebral arch, which form an enclosed opening (or vertebral foramen). The vertebrae are stacked on top of each other, aligning the vertebral foramen and forming the spinal column.

Mr. Milles has pursued wrongful death lawsuits throughout the United States, including Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. Mr. Milles also represents families in Atlanta and South Georgia, including Thomasville, Moultrie, Valdosta, Albany, and Savannah. Mr. Milles represents injured Floridians in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Panama City, Crawfordville, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Quincy, Monticello, Tampa, Perry, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, Wakulla County, Bay County and Santa Rosa County.

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If you or your loved one has suffered a serious personal injury or spinal cord injury in a car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, contact a Tallahassee personal injury lawyer at Milles Law now. We can help you understand your rights and best legal options. Call us at (855) 553-3310 or contact us online.