Few words strike more fear than “spinal cord injury” after an accident. Sadly, as many as 383,000 Americans are living with spinal cord injuries with about 18,000 new cases each year according to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.
If you or a family member have suffered a spinal cord injury in Laredo or the surrounding area due to someone else’s actions, call the injury lawyers at Wawi Tijerina Law. Our team of spinal cord attorneys in Laredo, Texas has the experience to handle your spinal cord injury claim.
You are not alone and don’t have to deal with the complex legal process of recovering compensation at the same time that you’re trying to obtain the maximum medical improvement for your injury. Call or text us today at (956) 489-1300 to get started.
Why Choose the Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers at Wawi Tijerina Law?
At the Law Office of Wawi Tijerina, we have a track record of relentlessly advocating for full compensation for our injured clients, with 400 cases successfully concluded in the past five years alone. Our two decades of experience in personal injury law in Laredo offers the following advantages for your case:
- A lead attorney who is a Laredo native with a renowned reputation as a public servant for underserved communities as well as a powerful voice for injury victims
- We offer free case consultations and we only charge a fee after we obtain your compensation
- We welcome Spanish-speaking clients and believe in open communication directly between attorney and client so no one is ever left in the dark about the progress of their own case
- We are a team of skilled negotiators and experienced litigators who prepare every case as though for trial to ensure the strongest possible stand while negotiating for a settlement
Spinal cord injury victims should not be left with the financial consequences of their injury as well as the physical ones when they were injured through no fault of their own, but because of someone else’s actions or negligent inaction.
What Causes Most Spinal Cord Injuries in Laredo?
The spinal column protects the delicate nerves responsible for transferring messages back and forth from the brain to the body below. Unfortunately, the spinal cord may suffer damage from shards of bone or pressure from inflammation and bleeding after a strong blow or twist resulting in the loss of sensation and function below the level of the injury. Common causes of spinal cord injuries in Texas include the following:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Falls
- Contact sports and recreational activities
- Workplace accidents
Regardless of the cause of the accident, if the spinal cord injury was preventable if only another party had taken reasonable care, they are liable for the damages. Compensation for spinal cord injuries in Laredo typically comes from the at-fault party’s insurance such as car insurance after a car crash, motorcycle accident, or premises liability insurance after a fall.
What Compensation Is Available for Spinal Cord Injury Damages?
Those who suffer from spinal cord injuries may achieve independence and self-sufficiency by adapting to assistive equipment and undergoing physical therapy; however, this requires expensive, ongoing care. Depending on the severity of paralysis, some spinal cord injury victims require lifelong supportive medical care and assistance with daily tasks. Common compensation in spinal cord injury claims includes:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Expenses for assistive and adaptive equipment for homes and vehicles
- At-home health aides
- Lost income
- Lowered earning capacity or the loss of earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional anguish
- Diminished life quality
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- PTSD, anxiety, or depression
Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic injuries in the eyes of the court. A successful case brings financial accountability and a sense of justice to victims.
Call Our Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Laredo Today
If you or your loved one suffered a spinal cord injury caused by another person or business, we are ready to advocate aggressively for the largest possible settlement or argue your case in court for a jury award for compensation. Call or text our Laredo spinal cord attorneys at (956) 489-1300 for the skilled representation your case deserves.