Texas Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

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HAVE YOU SUFFERED A SPINAL CORD INJURY IN TEXAS?

 

If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury, you’re likely facing overwhelming medical costs, an uncertain recovery, and the fear of what comes next. While you focus on treatment and rehabilitation, bills pile up and insurance companies begin looking for ways to limit what they pay. You don’t have to face that alone.

As a spinal cord injury victim, you need experienced legal representation from an attorney who understands the true, long-term cost of catastrophic harm. Attorney Geoffrey Dashner and our team aggressively defend your rights so you can pursue full and fair compensation. We aim for a strong settlement first, but if the insurer won’t offer what your case is worth, we are fully prepared to take the fight to court.

When another party’s negligence caused your injury—on the road, at work, or on unsafe property—you deserve to be compensated. Contact us for a free case evaluation to determine the best path forward.

What Compensation Can You Recover for a Spinal Cord Injury in Texas?

Because spinal cord injuries often require lifelong care, the compensation available can be substantial. Damages generally fall into two categories:

Economic Damages — measurable financial losses, including:

  • Medical Expenses: Emergency treatment, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, assistive equipment, home modifications, and future medical care.
  • Lost Wages and Earning Capacity: Income lost during recovery, plus diminished or lost future earning ability if you cannot return to your job.
  • Long-Term Care Costs: In-home nursing, personal care attendants, and ongoing therapy.

Non-Economic Damages — intangible losses that profoundly affect your life, including:

  • Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and the ongoing discomfort tied to your injury.
  • Mental Anguish: Anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma.
  • Loss of Enjoyment of Life: A reduced ability to take part in the activities and relationships you once enjoyed.

If a spinal cord injury proves fatal, surviving family members may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim for their losses.

What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the bundle of nerves that carries signals between the brain and the body. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it can cause temporary or permanent loss of sensation, movement, and body function below the level of the injury.

Spinal cord injuries are among the most serious harms a person can survive, and their effects often last a lifetime. Understanding the type and severity of an injury is central to valuing a claim accurately.

Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

A complete injury means all feeling and ability to control movement are lost below the injury site. An incomplete injury means some function remains, because the spinal cord can still carry some signals. Outcomes vary widely, which is why detailed medical documentation matters so much to a claim.

Paraplegia and Tetraplegia

As the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development explains, injuries higher on the spinal cord generally cause more extensive impairment. Tetraplegia (formerly quadriplegia) affects the arms, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs, while paraplegia affects the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs. Both frequently require extensive, ongoing care.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Texas

Most spinal cord injuries result from sudden trauma. The Dashner Law Firm handles cases arising from a wide range of accidents, including:

Spinal cord injuries can also occur alongside a traumatic brain injury, compounding both the medical and legal complexity of a case.

Proving Negligence in a Texas Spinal Cord Injury Case

To recover compensation, you generally must prove that another party’s negligence caused your injury. Texas negligence claims rest on four elements.

The Four Pillars of Proving Negligence

  • Duty of Care: The responsible party owed you a legal obligation to act with reasonable caution, such as a driver’s duty to obey traffic laws or a property owner’s duty to maintain safe premises.
  • Breach of Duty: They failed to meet that duty—through reckless driving, unsafe conditions, or similar conduct.
  • Causation: That breach directly caused your spinal cord injury.
  • Damages: You suffered actual losses, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Texas also follows a modified comparative fault rule. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 33.001, you can recover damages as long as you are not more than 50% at fault, though your compensation is reduced by your share of responsibility. Our team works to accurately establish fault and counter insurer attempts to shift blame onto you.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Spinal Cord Injury Claims in Texas?

In Texas, you generally have TWO YEARS from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. Certain circumstances—such as injuries to a minor—can alter this timeframe. Because spinal cord injury cases require extensive investigation and medical documentation, it’s important to begin the legal process as early as possible so evidence is preserved and no deadline is missed.

Why Choose The Dashner Law Firm for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case

Attorney Geoffrey Dashner and the team at The Dashner Law Firm bring more than two decades of personal injury experience and a firm-wide commitment to client advocacy. Spinal cord injury cases demand careful case investigation, credible expert testimony, and an accurate projection of lifetime costs—work we take seriously on every claim.

Clients benefit from our deep knowledge of Texas law, meticulous preparation, and tireless pursuit of full compensation. Mr. Dashner personally handles injury cases and gives clients direct access to him throughout the process. Consultations are always free, and you never pay out of pocket—we don’t collect unless you do.

Ready to talk? Call 972-793-8989 or request your free consultation online—no fees unless we win.

SPINAL CORD INJURY FAQs

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How much is a spinal cord injury case worth in Texas?

There is no fixed value—spinal cord injury cases depend on the severity of the injury, the cost of current and future medical care, lost earning capacity, and the impact on your daily life. Because these injuries often require lifelong care, settlements and verdicts can be significant.

An experienced attorney works with medical and economic experts to project the full lifetime cost of your injury, so no category of loss is overlooked when your claim is valued.

Do I have a case if I was partially at fault for the accident?

Possibly. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, so you can still recover damages as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, which makes accurately establishing liability critical to your recovery.

Insurers often try to assign you more blame to reduce what they pay. Our team investigates the evidence and works to establish fault fairly and accurately.

How long do I have to file a spinal cord injury claim in Texas?

You generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in Texas. Some situations, such as injuries involving minors, can change that deadline. Missing the statute of limitations usually means losing your right to pursue compensation entirely.

Because these cases require substantial preparation, we recommend contacting an attorney as soon as possible after the injury.

What if my spinal cord injury is permanent?

Permanent spinal cord injuries typically increase the value of a claim, because they involve lifelong medical care, assistive equipment, home modifications, and lost earning capacity. Compensation should reflect not just past expenses but the full projected cost of your future needs.

We work with life-care planners and economists to document these long-term costs and pursue a recovery built around your lifetime, not just your immediate bills.

Who can be held liable for a spinal cord injury?

Liability depends on how the injury happened. Responsible parties may include a negligent driver, a property owner, an employer, a contractor, or a product manufacturer. Some cases involve multiple at-fault parties, each of whom may share responsibility for your damages.

Identifying every liable party and every available source of insurance is central to maximizing your recovery, which is why thorough investigation matters so much.

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