A Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Can Help You Receive Compensation for Your Injuries

A spinal cord injury can have severe consequences for the victim and his or her family. In many cases, a person can lose all feeling and mobility in the body. A personal injury case that involves spinal cord injury requires the aggressive advocacy of a skilled attorney who can protect your interests and seek full compensation. Our spinal cord injury lawyers can represent Austin, TX, clients in a personal injury claim and help recover losses following the accident.

Personal Injury Cases Concerning Spinal Cord Damage

In the United States, approximately 12,000 individuals suffer spinal cord injuries every year. Unfortunately, many of these accidents lead to sudden, permanent changes for the victims and their families. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, causing immobility, paralysis, or death. Immediate medical attention is crucial following this type of injury, and the medical bills can accumulate quickly.

A man in a wheelchair
Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering and can have adverse effects on not only the victim, but on his or her family as well. 

If the injury was caused by the negligence of another party, you may be eligible for compensation. A personal injury lawyer can assess your case and determine the best course of legal action for your specific situation.

To prove fault and seek compensation for a spinal cord injury, you will need to hire a personal injury attorney who can provide legal counsel and representation.

Causes of Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can occur from trauma, or as a result of a medical condition. Causes of spinal cord injuries can include:

  • Motor Accidents: Nearly half of spinal cord injuries each year are caused by automobile or motorcycle accidents. Speeding, driving under the influence, or not wearing a seatbelt can be contributing factors. 
  • Violent Acts: A gunshot or stab wound can damage the spinal cord, sometimes completely severing it.
  • Falls: This is the most common cause of spinal cord injuries in people over the age of 65. Slipping in the shower or falling down a flight of stairs can result in serious damage to the vertebrae.
  • Sports or Recreational Activities: Contact sports or any high-impact activity can result in serious injuries, including spinal cord damage.
  • Tumors: If a tumor develops near the vertebrae, the pressure may press the spinal cord into surrounding tissues, resulting in chronic pain or paralysis.
  • Diseases or Disorders: Conditions that cause inflammation or infection around the vertebrae can result in a spinal cord injury. These diseases may include polio, transverse myelitis, multiple sclerosis, and spina bifida.

Proving Fault in a Spinal Cord Injury Claim

To seek compensation for a spinal cord injury, you will need to hire a personal injury attorney who can provide legal counsel and representation and prove third-party liability. To successfully do this, your lawyer must demonstrate that:

  • The spinal cord was injured
  • The spinal cord injury is not due to a pre-existing condition
  • The spinal cord injury occurred as a result of another party’s negligence or wrongful behavior

Financial Compensation after a Spinal Cord Injury

Medical bills following a spinal cord injury are astronomical. Even with excellent insurance plans, most families are not equipped to manage this financial burden on their own. Living with a disability will accrue even more costs due to the need for transportation, supplies, and housing. By hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer, you can obtain compensation for:

  • Medical bills, including ambulance fees, emergency care, and hospital stays
  • Ongoing rehabilitative care
  • Long-term medical care
  • Lost wages
  • Diminished capacity to earn a living
  • Punitive damages for pain and suffering

Additional costs may be incurred due to the need to modify homes or vehicles to accommodate a wheelchair. We will take situations like these into consideration when advocating for compensation on your behalf. 

David C. Wenholz and J. Luke Dow

Wenholz | Dow, P.C., Trial Lawyers

The team of attorneys at Wenholz | Dow, P.C., Trial Lawyers in Austin, TX, represents victims of car and truck accidents, construction accidents, defective products, and more. Our attorneys prepare every case with the intention of going to trial, and we do not settle for anything less than the best possible outcome for our clients.

Our lawyers are affiliated with the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

To request a consultation with our team, please fill out our online form or call (512) 478-2211.

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