Spinal cord injury is defined as damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function such as mobility or feeling. For example, in an automobile accident, your spinal cord may be compressed or severed resulting in varying degrees of injuries. It is estimated that more than 10,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year. Some of the causes of spinal cord injury include:

• Automobile accidents
• Slips and falls
• Product liability
• Work-related injuries
• Medical malpractice
• Gun violence
• Sprots-related accidents

Some of the specific – and often serious – injuries include:

• Spinal cord injury - Spinal cord severely injured and may result in loss of motion or feeling to the lower extremities or permanent paralysis (inability to control the muscles that move your body).
• Slipped disc – Pads of the cartilage in between the vertebrae become damaged or herniated.
• Whiplash – Neck snaps and becomes overextended (most common neck injury in auto accidents).
• Compression Fracture – The bones of the spine break due to severe trauma.

Spinal cord injuries can be life-changing events. Victims and their families often have to deal with permanent disabilities. If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury, your well being comes first.Your rights are next. At Rancaño & Rancaño we bring more than 10 years of experience representing victims of spinal cord injury. Our firm has successfully represented and fought for clients in numerous related cases. We will fiight until the end to make sure you receive full compensation for your losses. And we will go to trial to take on major corporations and insurance companies if necessary. Let us take care of every detail so you can concentrate on the most important part - your recovery.