Southfield, MI personal injury attorney Johnny Hawkins talks about the type of spinal cord injury that is the most fatal. Statistically, the most lethal spinal cord injuries occur in the cervical spine. These injuries, particularly those affecting the neck, are statistically more likely to result in immediate loss of life compared to other types of spinal cord injuries. While any spinal cord injury is serious, the impact on the cervical spine is particularly grave, presenting a higher risk of serious injury or fatality upon occurrence.