Spinal cord injuries are often devastating and will permanently change a victim’s life. They can also raise a number of questions not just for the victim, but for friends and family members as well. In this section of our blog, you can find informative articles about spinal cord injury treatment options, answers to frequently asked questions, and other helpful information from our spinal cord injury attorneys. We update our blog often and are active on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, so follow our social media channels and come back to our blog for the latest news.
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A Colorado man who suffered a spinal cord injury 27 years ago is coming close to realizing a dream of his with the groundbreaking of his new high-tech adaptive home. Patrick Hawn was playing with a friend at 14 when he was slammed into the ground headfirst, making him quadriplegic. He says that since then,… read more
Being a high school athlete often requires weight lifting, and most schools offer classes in strength training for both athletes and regular students alike. After a Nebraska high school boy suffered a life-altering injury while lifting, his doctor and a weight trainer are giving different explanations for why the injury occurred. Patrick Long was in… read more
Christmas movies usually have a scene where the dad falls off the roof while putting up lights, and it tends to draw a laugh. The reality of the situation, though, is that any fall can cause serious injuries, especially from a roof. One Colorado man had just such an accident in 1987, and it paralyzed… read more
In an inspiring demonstration of what is possible after a significant injury, a man in a wheelchair will attempt the annual Pikes Peak challenge, a 13-mile climb to the top of Pikes Peak’s 14,110-foot summit. Glen House, a 42-year old physician, is paralyzed from the waist down after a skiing accident in college. A resident… read more
Tandem bicycle riding is normally a fun, quaint activity shared between couples. However, tragedy struck for tandem bike riders in Arizona on August 16 when a van hit the back of the bicycle on Trekell Road in Casa Grande. According to KOLD, Brian Pangburn occupied the front seat and Pam Pangburn was in the back… read more
Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst accidents that can happen to you or your loved ones, but they are even more devastating when they happen to a teenager. Juvenile Justice Information Exchange tells the stories of three different teenagers who went to Shepherd Center, a rehabilitation center in Atlanta, for spinal cord injuries.… read more
Colorado Rockies pitcher Juan Nicasio is currently recovering from a fracture of his C-1 vertebra, sustained in a game on August 5, 2011, where a line drive struck his head. According to the Denver Post, Nicasio underwent surgery at Denver Health Medical Center that night, where a team of neurosurgeons placed a permanent plate and… read more
After his 2008 spinal cord injury, Brian Keefer, 23, has made strides and the “Extreme Makeover” renovations should help his recovery. Keefer was the president of the gymnastics team at Lock Haven University when he fractured and dislocated vertebrae in his neck in a gymnastics accident leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. After his… read more
CareMeridian broke ground on a four-acre development site of a 36-bed facility in Littleton, CO. The facility will provide Denver and the surrounding area post-acute care services in a non-institutional setting. CareMeridian is a partner in the MENTOR Network and a leading provider of post-acute care alternatives. With a 22-year history of serving the catastrophically… read more
An anonymous donated pledged $4 million dollars to the University of Kansas to fund spinal cord injury research. The school will divide the money between two groups in the Medical Centers Research Facility, the Institute for Neurological Disorders. The first team, Led by Dr. Peter Smith of the Spinal Cord Injuries Repair Programs, is responsible… read more
