Motorcycle Accident Risk Factors for Spinal Cord Injury

A motorcycle accident may put you at risk for injury, but certain factors may increase the chances of you sustaining a spinal cord injury in particular. If you’ve been involved in an accident, a spinal cord injury attorney can review your accident to determine whether or not filing a personal injury claim is in your best interest.

Factors That May Increase Your Risk of Spinal Injury

If any of the following factors apply to you there may be a higher risk of spinal injury from a motorcycle accident:

• Belonging to the male gender – surprisingly spinal injuries are more often found in men, making up for nearly 80% of injuries in the United States.
• Falling between ages 16-30 – this age group is more likely to suffer spinal cord injury from an auto accident.
• Certain sport activity involvement – even though physical activity is beneficial for your overall health, it does increase your risk of spinal cord injury if you participate in football, rugby, wrestling, gymnastics, horseback riding, diving, surfing, roller-skating, in-line skating, ice hockey, skiing or snowboarding.
• Having underlying bone and/or joint disorders – a minor injury for a typical healthy individual could cause severe damage if your bones or joints are already compromised by disorders such as arthritis or osteoporosis.

After an accident, be on the look out for signs and symptoms of spinal cord injury and seek medical attention right away if any present themselves.

To learn more about how a Clearwater personal injury lawyer can assist you with your Florida case, contact us at 727-446-0840.

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