On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. People who have been involved in Michigan car accidents often suffer injuries to the back or neck. Even when a person is wearing a seat belt during a crash, their body can be violently jolted in different directions. Often, pain in the neck or back occurs but the […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. In a motor vehicle accident, the spinal cord can be twisted, bent, pinched or severed. These injuries can dramatically impact the body’s functions. Depending on the type of collision and the severity of the spinal cord damage suffered, an individual could face paralysis. Based on the type of […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Commercial vehicle accidents often have devastating results. For far too many victims of these accidents, that means suffering a catastrophic injury, like those that affect the brain and spinal cord. For these individuals, nearly every aspect of their lives can be turned upside down. Although they can reclaim […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Serious car crashes or workplace accidents sometimes leave people in Michigan with back injuries. Damage to the spinal cord usually produces lifelong disability. Although medical science cannot cure spinal cord injuries, modern advances have improved life expectancy and quality of life for survivors. The severity of spinal cord […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. Of the three major portions of the spine (cervical, thoracic and lumbar), the lumbar is the lowest. Since it carries the greatest weight, its vertebrae are the largest in the spine. The vertebrae and nerves are designated, from top to bottom, as L-1 to L-5. Lumbar spinal cord […]

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On Behalf of Holmes & Wiseley, P.C. There may be some signs of hope for Michigan residents with spinal cord problems. Scientists from Boston Children’s Hospital are working on a way to help paralyzed patients regain the ability to walk. Their research study examines ways to revitalize undamaged nerve pathways in the spinal cord. Paralysis […]

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