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What are some of the long-term financial and medical consequences of a spinal cord injury after a motorcycle crash in Indianapolis?

A: The long-term medical consequences of a spinal cord injury - a blow to the spine that dislocates or fractures the disks of the spine (vertebrae) - after a motorcycle crash in Indianapolis are far-reaching. They can be reduced by immediate treatment, depending on the type of injury. One of the Indianapolis law firms with experience in filing motorcycle accident claims for victims with spinal cord injuries is likely to be your greatest alley in the fight for fair compensation to address the cost of this treatment.

Most spinal injuries do not completely sever the spinal cord, but rather damage the nerves carrying signals, which can inhibit motor function and sensation.

In a complete spinal cord tear, the cord is unable to receive or deliver neural messages below the location of the injury. In those cases, paralysis occurs below the injury.

The long-term financial consequences can be equally disastrous. The average first year expense for a spinal cord injury in those who are not paralyzed is $198,000, according to a study published by the University of Alabama National Spinal Cord Injury Center. In the case of paralysis, the additional costs in the first year amount to an extra $152,000 to $417,000, depending on the extent of the paralysis.

The medical and financial consequences of a motorcycle crash in Indianapolis are intertwined. Nationally, 63% of the patients who suffered a spinal cord injury were unemployed 8 years after their injury. At the time these statistics were gathered, general unemployment was 4.7%. A spinal cord injury can interfere with someone's ability to seek work and can diminish his or her earning capacity. 

A motorcycle crash in Indianapolis can have a catastrophic impact on the lives of those involved. Due to the minimal protections a motorcycle can provide its rider, the threat of serious injury is always present. If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident, contact one of the hardworking Indianapolis law firms who are well-versed with motorcycle injury claims.

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When you have complications with your motorcycle crash in Indianapolis, a personal injury attorney can help you to alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with filing a claim. In order to get back on track with your personal injury claim, order a copy of our FREE book, Consumer's Guide for Injured Victims, and then contact one of the hardworking Indianapolis law firms, the Hensley Legal Group, for a no-cost consultation - 888-505-8232

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