A spinal cord injury can change your life in seconds. Whether caused by a car accident, truck crash, fall, or workplace incident, these catastrophic injuries often result in permanent paralysis, lifelong medical expenses, and lost income. AMS Law Group helps Texas residents pursue compensation for the full cost of their injuries, including medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our team of Richardson spinal cord injury lawyer has recovered millions for clients facing spinal cord injuries.
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury and How Does It Affect Your Life
A spinal cord injury occurs when trauma damages the nerve fibers in your spinal cord. This disrupts communication between your brain and the rest of your body. These injuries fall into two main categories: complete and incomplete.
A complete spinal cord injury means the cord is fully severed or damaged. This often results in total loss of function below the injury site. An incomplete spinal cord injury leaves some nerve pathways intact. This can allow partial function and sensation to remain. Both types can cause permanent paralysis, loss of sensation, and loss of motor control.
The impact extends far beyond physical limitations. Spinal cord injuries often trigger chronic pain, pressure sores, spasticity (involuntary muscle contractions that affect many patients), and loss of bowel and bladder control. Respiratory issues may develop when injuries affect the nerves controlling breathing. Depression is common among spinal cord injury patients as they adjust to life-altering changes.
The statistics are sobering: approximately 294,000 Americans currently live with spinal cord injuries, and about 17,810 new cases occur each year, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center. The average age at injury is in the mid‑40s, and most new injuries affect males. These injuries strike across all demographics, with a disproportionate impact on African American individuals compared to their share of the general population. Understanding these statistics helps establish the severity of your claim.
Why Choose AMS Law Group for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case
When you suffer a spinal cord injury, you need a legal team that understands both the medical details and the financial consequences these injuries can cause. AMS Law Group brings decades of experience handling catastrophic injury cases and has recovered millions for clients facing permanent disabilities.
Our past results reflect our commitment to pursuing fair compensation. We have secured a $15 million settlement, along with $9 million, $6.1 million, and $5 million settlements in motor vehicle accident cases. We have also recovered $4.3 million and $2.3 million in truck accident settlements. These results show how we have helped clients in serious injury cases; however, past outcomes do not guarantee future results, and the value of any case depends on its specific facts and circumstances.
We handle cases on a contingency‑fee basis, meaning you pay no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. We offer free case evaluations with direct attorney access, so you speak with a lawyer rather than only with a paralegal or intake specialist. Our team strives to respond promptly and remains available 24/7 to support you through this difficult time.
AMS Law Group serves clients in English, Spanish, and Arabic, helping to ensure language does not become a barrier to seeking justice. We work with professionals who understand lifetime medical expense calculations and life care planning needed to properly evaluate spinal cord injury cases. We are familiar with insurance company tactics and work to counter them while seeking the compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Texas
Spinal cord injuries result from various accidents and incidents. Motor vehicle accidents account for a significant percentage of spinal cord injuries and are often a leading cause. Falls, particularly among older adults, also make up a large share of cases. Workplace accidents can lead to spinal cord injuries, especially in construction and industrial settings.
Violence-related incidents make up another portion of spinal cord injuries. Sports and recreational accidents account for additional cases, often affecting younger individuals. Medical errors during surgery or treatment can also cause spinal cord injuries. Understanding the cause of your injury matters because it helps determine who may bear legal responsibility and which insurance policies might apply.
The True Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries: Lifetime Medical Expenses
The financial burden of a spinal cord injury extends far beyond the initial hospitalization. For many patients with severe spinal cord injuries, first‑year medical expenses can reach hundreds of thousands of dollars and, in the most severe cases, may exceed $1 million. These costs include emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, and initial rehabilitation.
The real expense often comes over a lifetime. Ongoing rehabilitation and therapy sessions can continue for years. Assistive technology—wheelchairs, mobility devices, communication aids—requires replacement and upgrading. Home modifications to accommodate paralysis, such as wheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms, and specialized beds, demand significant investment.
Long-term care and nursing services can represent substantial ongoing costs, particularly for individuals who require daily or around‑the‑clock assistance. Lost earning capacity affects your financial future if you cannot return to your previous employment. Pain and suffering damages may be available to compensate you for emotional trauma and reduced quality of life.
AMS Law Group works to calculate lifetime costs comprehensively so that any settlement or verdict reflects the true financial impact of your injury. We work with life care planners and vocational experts to document the expenses you are likely to face over your lifetime.
How AMS Law Group Fights for Fair Compensation
Securing fair compensation requires thorough investigation and strategic advocacy. We begin by gathering comprehensive evidence about how your injury occurred. We interview witnesses, obtain accident reports, and preserve physical evidence before it disappears.
We retain medical experts to explain your injuries to insurance adjusters and, if necessary, to a jury. Life care planners document your lifetime medical needs and costs. Vocational experts evaluate your lost earning capacity based on your age, education, and work history before the injury.
We negotiate firmly with insurance companies, presenting evidence designed to compel them to take your claim seriously. Insurance adjusters often undervalue spinal cord injury cases, hoping injured people will accept low offers. We respond to these tactics with documentation, expert testimony, and trial preparation when needed.
Texas comparative negligence law allows you to seek compensation even if you bear some responsibility for the accident, as long as you are not more than 50% at fault. We understand these rules and use them to build your case. If settlement negotiations do not lead to a fair offer, we can prepare your case for trial and present it to a jury.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spinal Cord Injury Claims
How long do I have to file a spinal cord injury lawsuit in Texas?
Texas law generally gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, including spinal cord injury claims. This deadline, called the statute of limitations, applies to most cases, though certain circumstances can affect the timeline. Acting quickly matters because evidence can disappear, witnesses’ memories can fade, and documents can be lost. Contact AMS Law Group as soon as possible after your injury to help protect your legal rights.
What compensation can I recover for a spinal cord injury?
Depending on the facts of your case, you may be able to recover compensation for medical expenses, both past and future. This can include emergency care, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, therapy, medications, and assistive devices. You may also seek recovery for lost wages from the time of injury through your recovery period, plus lost earning capacity for your lifetime if you cannot return to your prior work.
Non‑economic damages, such as pain and suffering, may be available to compensate you for physical pain, emotional trauma, and reduced quality of life. Loss of enjoyment of life damages recognize that your injury may prevent you from activities you previously enjoyed. In cases involving gross negligence or intentional conduct, punitive damages may be available to punish wrongful behavior and deter similar conduct, subject to Texas law.
What if the insurance company says my injury isn’t as serious as I claim?
Insurance companies often downplay injuries to reduce settlement amounts. They may argue that your injury will improve, that you can return to work, or that your medical treatment was unnecessary. AMS Law Group responds to these arguments with medical documentation from your treating physicians, expert testimony, and evidence of your limitations.
We document your daily challenges, your need for assistance, and your inability to perform previous activities. We gather medical records showing the long‑term nature of your condition. We may retain experts who testify about your prognosis and long‑term needs. Over time, insurers tend to take cases more seriously when they see that we can support every claim we make with evidence.
How much is my spinal cord injury case worth?
Every spinal cord injury case is unique. Case value depends on injury severity, your age, your earning capacity before the injury, the extent of medical expenses, and the strength of liability evidence. A younger person with decades of lost earning potential faces different damages than someone near retirement.
Generally, more severe injuries and higher levels of paralysis are associated with greater economic and non‑economic damages, but there is no fixed formula. Although AMS Law Group has recovered millions in settlements and verdicts, your case’s specific value will depend on your medical records, accident details, and other evidence. We provide candid assessments after reviewing these materials.
Do I have to go to trial for my spinal cord injury case?
Many spinal cord injury cases resolve through settlement before trial. Insurance companies often prefer settlement to the uncertainty and expense of litigation. However, some cases require a trial when settlement offers do not fairly reflect the harm you have suffered. AMS Law Group prepares cases with the possibility of trial in mind, which can strengthen our negotiating position.
You remain in control of settlement decisions. We advise you on whether offers appear fair in light of your case, but you decide whether to accept or reject them. If you choose to proceed to trial, we present your case to a jury and advocate for appropriate compensation under Texas law.
Call AMS Law Group for Your Free Spinal Cord Injury Consultation
A spinal cord injury affects nearly every part of your life. Medical bills grow, your ability to work may change, and your future can feel uncertain. You do not have to face this alone. AMS Law Group offers free consultations with attorneys who understand spinal cord injuries and the types of compensation that may be available in Texas.
Contact AMS Law Group today at (888) 960-8363. We are available 24/7 to discuss your case. There are no upfront attorney’s fees—we work on a contingency‑fee basis, and you owe no fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our team strives to respond quickly so you can focus on your medical recovery while we handle your legal claim.
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