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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Our spine is a crucial part of the human machine: it is the
system that carries signals from our central command center, the brain, to all
other parts of the body. When the spinal cord is injured, the result can be
anything from disabling chronic pain to paralysis to death. Because it is so
important, the spinal cord is enfolded in a protective layer of bone, the
vertebrae and the discs that separate them to allow flexibility.
Unfortunately, the bone and cartilage of the spine is often
not sufficient to protect the spinal cord from injury. The most common causes
of spinal
cord injury in the US are:
Motor vehicle
accidents--up to 40% of all spine injuries are caused by motor vehicle
accidents
Falls--about 25% of all spine injuries are
caused by falls. Spinal cord injuries due to falls are more common in the
elderly
Violence--violence, especially gun and knife
violence, causes up to 15% of all spinal cord injuries
Recreational injuries--contact sports, street
sports, and diving in shallow water cause about 8% of all spinal cord injuries.
In addition, alcohol and drugs are a factor in about 25% of
all spinal cord injuries. It's important to remember that not all spinal cord
injuries involve damage to the vertebrae.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to another
person's negligence, we may be able to help you get compensation for your
injury. Please contact
The Cochran Firm today for a free case evaluation.
posted by Admin at 7:38 AM
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Choosing a Defective Products Lawyer
If you have been hurt by a defective
product, getting compensation can be a challenge. You often have to fight
not only the manufacturer's lawyers, but also public opinion, and even laws
that have been written to protect manufacturers of dangerously defective
products. When choosing a defective products lawyer, you should look for these
three characteristics:
Resources--A
multinational corporation will fight hard to defend its profits, which is what
you threaten every time you point out that those profits are being made by
endangering the public with defective products. They will try to starve you and
your lawyer out by marshaling all their resources to delay and discredit your
lawsuit. They will attempt to employ technical experts to show that their stock
in trade is not a danger to the public. You need a law firm with the fiscal and
legal resources to counter these strategies, one with access to a nationwide
network of lawyers and experts that can be called upon to aid your case.
Advocacy--Many
defective product lawsuits face summary judgment in the court of public
opinion. People assume that if you have been hurt using a consumer product, it
is due to your own mistake, not the manufacturers. This is the product of
decades of propaganda financed by manufacturing firms, and it can be hard to
overcome. You need a law firm that knows the court of public opinion is not a
court of law and is prepared to bring your truth to light in front of a jury so
that it stands or falls on the basis of evidence, not propaganda.
Dedication--In
many states, corporate propaganda has succeeded not only in forming public
opinion, but in putting laws in place that are serious impediments to your
right to receive compensation for your injuries. Overcoming these laws may
require a prolonged effort, and not every firm is dedicated to the work
necessary to achieve justice for clients.
Not every law firm has what it takes to pursue a defective
products lawsuit. If you are choosing a defective products lawyer, you need to
find one with the resources, advocacy, and dedication to fight for the
compensation you deserve.
To learn whether we can help you, please contact The Cochran
Firm today for a free case evaluation.
posted by Admin at 7:36 AM