{"id":49295,"date":"2022-05-09T15:22:37","date_gmt":"2022-05-09T20:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3718439-fork.findlaw4.flsitebuilder.com\/?p=49295"},"modified":"2022-05-09T15:22:37","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T20:22:37","slug":"dealing-with-a-suspected-spinal-cord-injury-in-a-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frasierlaw.com\/?p=49295","title":{"rendered":"Dealing with a suspected spinal cord injury in a crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you got hit, you knew that something wasn\u2019t right with your body immediately. Your head was hurting. Your neck felt strange, and your arms felt weak.<\/p>\n

These symptoms made you suspect that you were badly hurt, so you stayed in your vehicle and waited for help. Now, you know that you have a spinal cord injury and will need to deal with it for many months or years to come, if not permanently.<\/p>\n

Immobilization is the right choice after a serious crash<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Staying in your vehicle and avoiding movement is the right choice for most people who have been hurt in crashes, with the exception of those who must be moved to avoid immediate hazards.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re in a severe car crash<\/a>, there is a greater chance that you\u2019ve suffered spinal fractures, ligament damage, broken bones and other damage to the body. Staying where you are may help minimize the risk of additional damage taking place, which could complicate your care.<\/p>\n

After you\u2019re in a crash, there are a few rules to follow if a spinal cord injury<\/a> is suspected. These include:<\/p>\n