The Financial Impact
While the physical and emotional impact of paralysis can be significant, the financial impact of such injuries cannot be overlooked either. The initial medical costs of treating paralytic injuries are often expensive enough, but ongoing care is often required too. In some cases, people with paralysis may need long-term care at home, the costs for which can reach tens of thousands of dollars per year.
The loss of earning capacity can also take its toll on a family’s budget. If a household’s primary source of income is paralyzed and can no longer work, the family may struggle to pay their bills and put food on the table. The stress associated with this loss of earning power can be immense, only compounding the stress of being paralyzed.