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2016 Spinal Cord Injury Facts
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) has released its annual Spinal Cord Injury Data Sheet for 2016. This resource provides the latest information and national statistics regarding spinal cord injuries (SCI) from the National SCI Database. The latest statistics cover the data on demographics and conditions for more than 31,000 SCI patients through the year 2015. Spinal Cord Injury Facts Based on the current U.S. population of roughly 314 million people, the NSCISC’s most recent estimate shows an annual occurrence of about 17,000 new SCI cases each year, or about 54 cases per 1 million people nationally. Numbers …
Oct
21
Motorcycle Accident Death Rate Doubles Without Helmets
Colorado is one of 31 states in the nation that does not currently require motorcyclists to wear a helmet when riding or operating a motorcycle. However, a 2006 study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that in states without helmet laws for all riders, 65% of motorcyclists who experienced fatal injuries were not wearing helmets, compared to just 13% in states that require a helmet for all riders. Clearly, helmets make a life-saving difference. In fact, a new study released by the University of Michigan and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety showed that in the year …
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Oct
14
Extreme Spinal Cord Science: “Head Transplant” Doctor Claims Laboratory Success
Head transplants may seem like something out of a science fiction story, but research shows they could soon be a real possibility in cases of extreme spinal cord injury. Dr. Sergio Canavero, an Italian neuroscientist, first announced that he believed a human head transplant would be possible in 2015. Now, he has announced he has had success performing the procedure on animals in his lab, including mice, rats, even a dog. The new findings on head transplant surgery appeared in Surgical Neurology International. The papers, co-edited by Canavero, described a research team from the United States and South Korea applying …
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Sep
20
7 Important Facts About Colorado Wrongful Death Cases
If a loved one has died, and you believe another party is responsible due to negligence, you may have a wrongful death case. Here are the seven critically important things you should know about wrongful death lawsuits in Colorado: Wrongful Death Facts Wrongful death lawsuits in Colorado are civil suits that allow the surviving members of a deceased person to sue the person responsible for the death on the basis of negligence, recklessness or intentional behavior. There is a statute of limitations of two years from the time of death. If you’re going to file a wrongful death claim, it …
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Sep
6
Suspect That a Loved One Died Due to Negligence?
When a person dies due to negligence, the surviving family members may sue the responsible party in what is called a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death claims can be brought against anyone suspected of negligence in any of the following activities: Auto, truck or motorcycle accident Recreational vehicle accident Medical malpractice Workplace accidents Nursing home neglect or abuse Defective product manufacturing Child care This list is not exhaustive, but these are common activities where negligence often plays a part in a person’s wrongful death. If this happens to your family, take these necessary steps immediately: Gather the details concerning your …
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