Back – Cervical Fracture C5/C6

Among some of the most devastating injuries, cervical factures may occur in high-speed motor vehicle accidents with significant head or facial trauma. Cervical fractures to the c5/c6 may cause some or total paralysis of the wrists, hands, trunk, and legs

Potential Settlement Value

In 2001, the Court in Baillargeon v. Murray, 2001 CanLII 28251 (ON SC) awarded the injured party $110,000 for injuries that included a cervical fractural of C6 vertebra.

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*Disclaimer: These illustrations should not be relied on as medically accurate. Always consult your healthcare
practitioner to better understand your injuries. In determining the potential settlement value of pain and
suffering awards, many factors need to be considered. The awards given as examples are specific to a particular
set of facts. Always consult your legal representative for a more accurate assessment of your specific case.