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Paralysis
Spinal cord damage can cause partial or complete loss of voluntary movement below the level of injury.
Dallas–Fort Worth Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
A spinal cord injury can
change an entire lifetime.
Damage to the spinal cord can cause weakness, loss of sensation, impaired mobility, paralysis, chronic pain, loss of independence, and lifelong medical and rehabilitation needs.
The Piri Law Firm represents people throughout Dallas–Fort Worth after serious spinal cord injuries caused by vehicle crashes and other negligent conduct.
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Direct Answer
What makes a spinal cord injury claim different?
A serious spinal cord injury can create permanent neurological and functional losses that extend far beyond the initial hospitalization. A complete claim may need to address mobility, paralysis, rehabilitation, future medical treatment, assistive equipment, home modifications, attendant care, employment limitations, and the long-term effect on independence.
Neurological Consequences
The level and severity of the injury can affect nearly every part of daily life.
Spinal cord injuries vary significantly. The medical record should establish the location of the injury, whether it is complete or incomplete, the neurological deficits involved, and the long-term functional prognosis.
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Sensory Loss
Numbness, altered sensation, reduced temperature awareness, tingling, and other sensory changes may remain permanent.
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Mobility Loss
Walking, standing, transferring, balance, stairs, and community mobility may require rehabilitation or assistive equipment.
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Chronic Pain
Neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain can persist after the initial trauma and interfere with sleep, activity, and rehabilitation.
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Secondary Complications
Serious spinal cord injuries may create additional medical issues requiring ongoing monitoring and specialized care.
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Loss of Independence
Personal care, transportation, household tasks, employment, recreation, and other activities may require substantial adaptation.
Rehabilitation
Recovery can become a long-term process of rebuilding function.
Spinal cord rehabilitation may involve physical therapy, occupational therapy, mobility training, strength and balance work, adaptive techniques, assistive devices, and ongoing specialist care.
Physical and occupational therapy
Gait and mobility training
Wheelchairs and assistive equipment
Long-term rehabilitation planning
Building The Case
Four questions help define the lifetime impact.
Where is the spinal cord injured?
The neurological level of injury helps explain which parts of the body may experience weakness, sensory loss, or paralysis.
Is the injury complete or incomplete?
The extent of preserved motor and sensory function can substantially affect prognosis, rehabilitation, mobility, and future care.
What function has been lost?
Movement, sensation, walking, transfers, balance, hand function, endurance, and personal independence should be carefully documented.
What will the future require?
Future needs may include medical treatment, rehabilitation, equipment, medications, home modifications, transportation changes, and personal assistance.
Lifetime Care
The largest losses may occur years after the accident.
For a permanent spinal cord injury, evaluating future damages may require a detailed understanding of medical needs, equipment replacement, rehabilitation, accessibility, employment, assistance, and expected changes over time.
Medical Care
Specialist visits, medications, procedures, hospitalizations, diagnostic testing, and ongoing monitoring may continue for years.
Rehabilitation
Physical and occupational therapy may remain necessary to preserve strength, mobility, independence, and function.
Equipment
Wheelchairs, braces, transfer equipment, mobility devices, and other technology may require periodic replacement.
Accessibility
Home, vehicle, workplace, and transportation modifications may become necessary after significant mobility loss.
Life-Care Planning
A serious spinal cord case must look beyond today's medical bills.
When neurological impairment is permanent, the damages analysis should consider future medical care, rehabilitation, assistive technology, accessibility needs, personal assistance, lost earning capacity, and the practical effect of the injury over the person's lifetime.
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Spinal cord trauma often overlaps with other catastrophic injuries.
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Explore →Frequently Asked Questions
Spinal cord injury questions.
What is an incomplete spinal cord injury?
An incomplete spinal cord injury means some motor or sensory function remains below the neurological level of injury. The amount of preserved function and potential recovery varies significantly from person to person.
Can a spinal cord injury cause permanent paralysis?
Yes. Severe spinal cord damage can cause permanent partial or complete paralysis, depending on the location and extent of the neurological injury.
What future expenses can follow a serious spinal cord injury?
Future needs may include medical treatment, rehabilitation, medications, wheelchairs and other equipment, home or vehicle modifications, attendant care, and other services supported by the medical evidence.
Can lost earning capacity be part of a spinal cord injury claim?
Potentially. Permanent mobility or functional limitations can affect the type of work a person can perform, the number of hours they can work, career opportunities, and long-term earning capacity.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Texas?
Texas generally applies a two-year limitations period to personal injury claims, although exceptions can apply. Evidence should be preserved much sooner.
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What Are You Facing?
Tell us how the accident occurred, where the spinal cord was injured, what neurological function has been lost, what rehabilitation has been required, and what doctors expect regarding future mobility, treatment, and care.
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