Average Yearly Expenses
| Severity of Injury | First Year | Each Subsequent Year |
| High Quad(C1-C4) | $572,178 | $102,491 |
| Low Quad(C5-C8) | $369,488 | $41,983 |
| Paraplegia | $209,074 | $21,274 |
| Incomplete any Level | $168,627 | $11,817 |
These figures do not include any indirect costs such as losses in wages, fringe benefits and productivity which could average almost $49,312 but vary substantially based on education, severity of injury and pre-injury employment history. (in 1999 dollars)
