Spinal Injury Lawyer
The consequences of a spinal accident can be devastating, not to mention the long-term medical expenses. Spinal injuries also result in emotional scars since they are traumatic and have long-term, often lifetime, implications. In a matter of minutes, an individual with a complete, happy, healthy, and active lifestyle may be forced into a sedentary and dependent one.
At Texas Personal Injury Lawyers, our spinal injury attorneys have dealt with all sorts of spinal injuries, including those that have caused paralysis.
We urge you to contact us right away if you or someone you know has been hurt in a serious spinal accident. We will create a strategy based on the cause of your accident, and we’ll walk you through the claim process from start to finish. Our objective is to be reasonable while also being sensitive.
A Spinal Injury Can Require An Extensive Hospital Stay And A Lifetime of Additional Care
Spinal injuries frequently necessitate immediate medical care at the scene of the accident, as well as transportation to a hospital for stabilization and critical life-saving treatment. Surgical intervention is typically required; however, it may be avoided if conservative measures aren’t effective enough. Rehabilitation will likely be lengthy, with physical therapy, occupational therapy, and counseling.
Hospital bills are substantial, but they are insignificant in comparison to the lifetime expenditures associated with a spinal injury. Individuals who live with a spinal injury may require round-the-clock care in a skilled nursing facility or a home health aid and caregiver to assist with basic activities of daily living, depending on the severity of the damage. Assistive technology and adaptive devices may be necessary to obtain the greatest in mobility, independent living, and self-care. Homes and automobiles might need upgrades, and occupational assistance may also be required.
Additionally, a spinal injury exposes the victim to a variety of medical problems in his or her life, including:
- Bedsores
- Urinary tract infections
- Diabetes
- Respiratory infections
- Fractures
Spinal injuries can cause paraplegia (paralysis of the legs) or quadriplegia/tetraplegia (paralysis of the arms and legs). A spinal cord injury is defined as complete or incomplete depending on whether there is any feeling or function loss below the site of damage. Spinal injuries can result in loss of communication between the brain and all nerves below the site of damage, including not just sensation and motor function but also bowel and bladder control and sexual functioning. A spine injury that occurs above the level of the neck can also harm other organs, including breathing and swallowing.
Effective Legal Representation Is Crucial To Getting An Appropriate Financial Settlement
Adjusters at insurance companies are experienced in dealing with catastrophically injured individuals, having seen the significant expenditures and challenges associated with living with a chronic spinal injury. Insurance firms take a variety of methods to reduce their risk of paying these high-cost claims, including blaming the accident on the victim, denying liability for causing the incident, or challenging the medical evidence supporting the severity of the injury. Insurers might try to settle a claim as soon as possible before your true expenses are known, or they may fight for full and fair compensation.
At Texas Personal Injury Lawyers, we believe in ensuring that you receive the compensation you deserve. We want to make sure you have access to high-quality health care now and in the future, as well as making sure you can afford any necessary modifications to your lifestyle. You are entitled to have your medical bills paid, and you deserve the chance to recover and live life fully. The negligent defendant’s insurance company owes it to you to give you the financial compensation that will allow you to do so. This is what is fair, right, and equitable, and it’s something we strive for every day at Texas Personal Injury Lawyers.
Why You Need A Spinal Injury Lawyer On Your Side
Spinal injury case settlements can be very large. This risk of financial loss makes insurance companies very incentivized to minimize payouts and even totally deny claims as much as feasible. It’s critical for persons with spinal cord injuries to obtain the representation of a knowledgeable, aggressive lawyer who is familiar with insurance company tactics. The following are some examples of these strategies:
- In an effort to find something in your past that might qualify as a “pre-existing condition,” you have to request overly broad medical record authorizations.
- Unreasonable delays in processing claims
- Waiting for medical bills to pile up before making a settlement offer, knowing that the victim is experiencing financial pressure
- Making unreasonably low settlement offers
- Contacting victims with a settlement offer as soon as possible after an accident, hoping that they have not yet retained an attorney and learned the actual value of their cases
- Pressuring victims to provide a recorded statement about their accident, hoping that they will say something that indicates that their accident was partially or even completely their fault
When you hire an attorney, he or she will take care of all communication with the insurance company on your behalf. Your lawyer will gather evidence of your losses—particularly those that may occur in the future—in order to pressure the insurance company to pay you fully. Importantly, in spinal cord injury claims, expert testimony is required to establish future medical expenditures and lost income. Experts will account for factors such as rising healthcare costs, inflation, career advancement, and yearly raises to arrive at a correct estimate of your actual damages. Without this kind of proof, victims may find it tough to obtain the compensation they deserve.
Protecting Your Rights After A Spinal Injury
By following these measures, you will be able to protect your legal rights after a spinal cord injury:
- Keep a journal of how your injury is affecting you and make notes on pain, sadness, inability to perform certain activities, sleep difficulties, and social functions that you miss because of it. Also note anything else that you believe is important.
- Do NOT provide the insurance company with a recorded statement
- Do NOT accept any money from either the insurance company or the person that caused your accident or his or her employer
- If you don’t contact an attorney as soon as possible, you might lose your ability to file a lawsuit. Your chances of obtaining compensation might be harmed if you wait to begin claiming damages. In fact, if you wait too long, your claim may be declared invalid
How Our Spinal Injury Lawyers Can Help
When you’re nervous about your future health following an accident and need to recover from a spinal injury right away, it’s understandable. You have no idea what kind of health prospects you’ll have in the future. You may be concerned about money for your family since you are unable to work. At the same time, medical expenses are mounting up.
Our spinal injury lawyer understands your anxiety. You did nothing wrong, yet your position is critical. We take pleasure in assisting clients who have been victims of negligence obtain the compensation they deserve.
We Perform Many Tasks For Spinal Accident Victims
Our back injury lawyers in Texas provide a variety of services to our clients, such as:
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Seeking Reimbursement Of Medical Costs:
If another person’s negligence caused the accident, you should not be responsible for your own medical expenses.
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Seeking An Award For Emotional Trauma:
Spinal injuries are prevalent results of automobile accidents. Texas Personal Injury Lawyers know how to calculate the appropriate compensation request for things like anxiety about driving, sleeplessness, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a collision.
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Seeking Damages For Long-term Health Issues:
You can sue for compensation if your back problem causes you to lose the use of your arms or legs.
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Seeking The Facts About Your Health:
Our Back pain lawyers are attorneys that specialize in assisting people who have suffered a back injury. We will interview your doctors and review your medical history to get a clear picture of your future. This data aids us in determining the greatest settlement amount possible.
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Determining Fault In The Accident.
If the insurance company disputes that its client is to blame for your spinal injury, we will collect evidence from witnesses, watch video and photographs of the scene, and review police reports to show that the other party is at fault—that you deserve a complete settlement amount.
We Fight For Every Penny You Deserve In Your Spinal Injury Case
Our lawyers are skilled in defending individuals who have been injured as well as their loved ones. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, we can help. Our spinal injury lawyer will be sure that all of your injuries are included in the settlement, even if you have a head injury and a back problem. Our careful preparation gives us a significant edge in terms of quality representation over our competitors, allowing us to serve our clients in the manner they deserve.
We have developed a reputation for not compromising on claims amounts until our clients are fully compensated, down to the last penny. Insurance companies and their attorneys understand that when they deal with us, we will fight hard for our customers. This makes it easier for us to conclude agreements and reach favorable outcomes.
They also may be aware that we will always act with ethics. If insurance companies fail to deal fairly with our customers and refuse to negotiate, we will advise our clients to withdraw from the talks and prepare for a lawsuit. You may rely on our experience and attention to detail.
Call us at (888) 997-2148 now for you free consultation.
We take cases on a contingency fee basis and there are no costs unless we win, and the consultation is completely FREE. Contact us to learn what Texas Personal Injury Lawyers can accomplish for you.