Meningitis is an inflammation of the tissues called the meninges that surround the spinal cord and brain. In addition to viruses, various types of bacteria can also cause meningitis. According to the Meningitis Research Foundation, about 50 types of bacteria can cause meningitis. The most common cause is meningococcal bacteria. Bacterial meningitis is often life-threatening and… Read More
Spinal Cord and Brain Injuries from Construction Falls
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, falls are the most common cause of fatalities on construction sites. Even when a fall is not fatal, it can lead to a severe head or spinal injury, often resulting in permanent disability, extensive medical bills, lost wages, physical pain and emotional suffering. Facts on Construction Falls… Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries and the Law
The term “spinal cord injury” refers to a broad range of injuries causing damage to the spinal cord, causing either a loss of feeling or a loss of motor control in some part of the body. The degree of injury and loss varies widely depending upon the location of the spinal damage and the severity… Read More
Johnny Knox Puts the Spotlight on Spinal Cord Injuries
As most Chicagoans are well aware, Bears receiver Johnny Knox suffered a back injury in the Bears’ December loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Knox suffered a fractured, or broken, vertebra – one of the bones in the back which make up the spinal column. Shortly thereafter, Knox underwent surgery to stabilize the vertebra and allow… Read More
Appellate Court Supports Plaintiff’s Right to Fair Damages Award
Taking an accident or personal injury case to trial is a challenging proposition, and requires expertise and careful preparation. But as the Chicago personal injury attorneys of Passen & Powell are aware, even the best-prepared attorney can face occasional injustice at trial. A recent opinion from the Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth District, confirms the… Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries — Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
A previous post talked about severe neck and spine injuries as a result of a car accident, specifically, soft tissue injuries including herniated or ruptured discs. A more severe spinal cord injury that may occur as a result of car or truck accident, or other accident, is paralysis, including paraplegia or quadriplegia. To speak with… Read More