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When you’ve been hurt in a spinal cord injury incident, you need an attorney who understands the unique challenges your case brings. Medina & Medina has handled these claims across Texas for years and knows what it takes to get you the compensation you deserve. We offer a free consultation and charge no fee unless we win.
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- Investigate your case thoroughly to establish liability
- Gather evidence including medical records, witness statements, and expert opinions
- Negotiate diligently with insurance companies on your behalf
- Take your case to trial if necessary to get you fair compensation
Why Clients Choose Medina & Medina
Our spinal cord injury attorneys have extensive experience handling these cases across Texas, including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, and beyond. We offer free consultations, bilingual representation, and charge no fee unless we win your case. Medina & Medina gives every case personalized attention because we believe every client deserves an attorney who fights for the right outcome.
Common Causes
- High impact motor vehicle accidents especially rollover crashes
- Falls from significant heights at work sites
- Diving accidents into shallow water
- Violent impacts in contact sports
- Construction site accidents involving falling objects
- Motorcycle accidents where the rider is thrown from the bike
Typical Injuries
- Complete paralysis below the level of injury
- Incomplete spinal cord injury with partial function loss
- Paraplegia affecting the lower body
- Quadriplegia affecting all four limbs
- Loss of bladder and bowel control
- Chronic neuropathic pain and spasticity
How We Prove Liability
Spinal cord injury cases demand a comprehensive presentation of lifetime damages, including future medical care, assistive technology, home and vehicle modifications, and lost earning capacity. Expert witnesses including physiatrists, life care planners, and vocational rehabilitation specialists are essential for projecting the true cost of living with a spinal cord injury. The catastrophic nature of these injuries typically results in high value claims that insurance companies aggressively defend.
Texas Legal Framework
Texas allows recovery of future medical expenses and lost earning capacity based on life care plans and economist testimony under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. There is no cap on actual damages in most personal injury cases in Texas, which is critical for spinal cord injury victims whose lifetime care costs can exceed several million dollars. Texas courts have upheld substantial jury verdicts in spinal cord injury cases that account for decades of future care needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Medina & Medina, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of your recovery.
In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions that may shorten or extend this deadline, so it’s important to consult with an attorney as soon as possible.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and in some cases, punitive damages. The amount depends on the specific circumstances of your case.
While you’re not required to have a lawyer, having experienced legal representation typically results in higher settlements. Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them, and you deserve someone advocating for your interests too.
Compensation depends on the severity of your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and impact on your life. Contact Medina & Medina for a free evaluation of your case.
Helpful evidence includes police reports, medical records, photos of the scene, witness statements, and insurance information. Our team will help you gather all necessary documentation.
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