Spinal cord damage is one of those injuries that changes everything. You could be walking into the food court at Mall del Norte, slip on an unmopped spill, and be left with high medical bills, chronic pain, and even permanent paralysis. To make matters worse, liable parties and their insurance companies are always quick to deny responsibility for such high-value claims.
At The Texas Law Guns, Injury & Accident Lawyers, we fight for people in Laredo whose lives have been upended by spinal cord trauma. If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be entitled to significant compensation, and we’re here to help you get it.
At The Texas Law Guns, Injury & Accident Lawyers, we have helped several clients across Texas rebuild their lives after catastrophic injuries, and we are ready to do the same for you. Here’s why we’re the right law office to handle your spinal cord injury claim in Laredo.
Helping people recover from life-changing injuries is more than a job for us: it is why we do what we do. We care about our clients. That’s why we give you honest answers, regular updates, and a legal team that is committed to doing right by you from day one.
Insurance companies don’t hand out fair settlements voluntarily. Instead, they look for ways to reduce what they pay. They may blame the victim, delay the legal process, or question the severity of the injury. Without a skilled attorney, you risk leaving money on the table or worse, walking away with nothing.
When you hire The Texas Law Guns, we immediately get to work protecting your rights. Our team investigates the accident, secures medical records, interviews witnesses, and works with specialists to determine the full extent of your financial losses. We don’t rely on estimates from the insurance company: we calculate what you actually need to cover your past and future costs.
We also handle all communication with the insurance adjusters so you can focus on your recovery. If they refuse to offer a fair settlement, we are fully prepared to take your case to court. Our personal injury attorneys are known for aggressive litigation and a no-nonsense approach. That reputation gets results.
Spinal accident injuries often lead to one of the highest damage claims in personal injury law. Fortunately, accident victims can seek fair compensation for both economic and non-economic losses.
Economic damages cover the financial costs tied directly to the injury. This includes medical expenses for emergency treatment, surgery, hospital stays, and rehabilitation. If long-term care is needed, such as home health services or physical therapy, those expenses are included. Wheelchairs, walkers, accessible vehicles, and home modifications are also recoverable. Many clients are unable to return to work, either temporarily or permanently, and can also claim loss of income and reduced earning capacity.
Non-economic damages account for the personal toll of the injury. This includes pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of independence. If the injury impacts your relationship with your spouse or family, loss of consortium can also be included in the personal injury lawsuit.
In rare cases involving reckless or intentional conduct, punitive damages may be awarded. These are designed to punish the wrongdoer and send a message that gross negligence will not be tolerated.
Living with a spinal cord injury is expensive. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, the average yearly cost ranges from $375,000 to over $1 million in the first year alone. Lifetime costs can exceed several million dollars, depending on the age of the victim and the severity of the injury.
Here’s an overview based on their 2023 data:
These costs include medical care, equipment, home health aides, lost wages, and modifications to the home and vehicle. Many families simply cannot cover these expenses without legal guidance. A personal injury lawsuit can be the only way to secure the money needed to move forward.
You should not have to choose between quality care and financial survival. Our job is to make sure you don’t have to during this difficult time.
What you do immediately after the injury can support your well-being and make a major difference in your case. Here are the steps to follow:
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the accident. If you don’t file your claim within that window, you may lose your right to seek compensation for your medical bills, loss of income, property damage, and other losses. There are a few exceptions. If the injured person is a minor, the clock may start when they turn eighteen. In most other cases, courts will not accept late filings.
This deadline is important. Waiting too long can make it harder to gather evidence against the at-fault party, locate witnesses, or build a strong case, so let a personal injury lawyer handle the legal deadlines while you take care of yourself.
Unlike broken bones or muscle damage, spinal cord injuries involve the central nervous system. When the spine is damaged, the brain’s ability to communicate with the body is disrupted. This can lead to partial or total paralysis, loss of sensation, chronic pain, and complications with organs and internal systems.
Spinal cord injuries are typically classified as complete or incomplete. A complete injury means there is no function below the point of injury. An incomplete injury means some movement or sensation remains. Both can result in major physical and emotional consequences, and victims often need ongoing care, adaptive equipment, ongoing therapy, and home modifications.
These impact every part of your life, including work, relationships, independence, and finances. The cost of care can be overwhelming. That’s why getting the right legal team involved early in your personal injury claim is so critical.
Most spinal cord injuries are the result of sudden trauma. In Laredo and across Texas, we often see these injuries in a wide range of cases:
No matter how the injury occurred, the law allows you to seek compensatory damages if someone else’s actions or inaction caused the accident. Our spinal cord injury attorneys investigate the cause, identify all responsible parties, and build a case that reflects the full impact on your life.
If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury in Laredo, call The Texas Law Guns, Injury & Accident Lawyers today. We do not sit back and wait for the insurance company to do the right thing: we push, we press, and we pursue maximum compensation for our clients. That approach has helped us secure major settlements and verdicts for injury victims across Texas. For more information or to schedule an initial consultation, call our Laredo office at (956) 222-2222 or fill out our online contact form today.
