Lubbock Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Spinal cord injuries are devastating for victims and their families. At The Doan Law Firm, we understand the financial and lifestyle complexities associated with these injuries and the aftermath. If you need a Lubbock spinal cord injury attorney, we are here to help. Our team has the resources needed to handle every aspect of your claim so you and your family can focus on recovering and adjusting to a new normal. Let us help recover the compensation you need to get through this.

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Selecting a Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Potential Damages Available in Your Case
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Why Choose Our Lubbock Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer?

• At The Doan Law Firm, our team has an extensive network of financial and medical experts to turn to when we work to build your case.
• Our attorneys have an extensive track record of success, having secured significant multi-million dollar settlements and jury verdicts for clients throughout the state.
• If you cannot come to us due to your injuries, our Lubbock personal injury attorney will come to you, whether you are at the hospital, a rehabilitation center, or at home.

Selecting a Lubbock Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

When you begin your search for a spinal cord injury in Lubbock, you may first ask friends and family members if they have used an attorney before, or you may perform a search online. Regardless of how you begin your search for an attorney, the process can seem daunting. However, you can begin to narrow your search down by choosing a few attorneys to obtain a free consultation with, and our team believes we can be the right choice for your situation.

You want a spinal cord injury lawyer with dedication, experience, and extensive legal knowledge in the area of personal injury law. As you narrow your search down, we encourage you to examine the following factors before you make your decision:

• Does the attorney have positive reviews?
• Are you able to get ahold of a member of the attorney’s team right away?
• Do you feel comfortable working around the attorney and their team?
• Does the attorney have a track record of success handling claims similar to yours?

If you answered yes to these four questions, you are one step closer to selecting the right attorney for your case.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can occur in a wide variety of ways. Information from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) indicates that the following types of incidents have been the most common causes of spinal cord injuries since 2015:

• Vehicle accidents
• Falls from varying heights
• Acts of violence
• Sports injuries
• Medical or surgical mistakes

Regardless of how your spinal cord injury occurred, we encourage you to reach out to an attorney to discuss the possibility of recovering compensation from an at-fault party.

Potential Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury

The effects of a spinal cord injury are usually profound. Individuals who sustain spinal cord trauma often have lifelong physical or neurological impairments. In some cases, extensive medical care such as surgery and physical therapy can help the spinal cord injury victim regain some of their motor abilities, but it is not uncommon for paralysis and other deficits to be permanent.

Information from the Mayo Clinic shows that the symptoms associated with a spinal cord injury can vary and will differ depending on the site of the injury and whether or not the spinal cord injury completely severed the spinal cord (the difference between a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury).

Some of the most common symptoms associated with spinal cord trauma include:

• Weakness or paralysis in some or most parts of the body
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Unable to feel heat or cool sensations
• Tingling, numbness, and nerve pain
• Problems with breathing or swallowing
• Physical deformities
• Changes in sexual ability

This is not a complete list of the potential effects of a spinal cord injury. Additionally, individuals who sustain spinal cord trauma typically become much more susceptible to other types of illnesses, including respiratory diseases, infections, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Potential Damages Available in Your Case

At The Doan Law Firm, our team works diligently to recover both economic and non-economic damages for spinal cord injury victims in the Lubbock area of Texas.

• Economic damages. These damages revolve around calculable expenses a spinal cord injury victim is likely to endure due to the incident and their recovery. Some of the most common economic damages associated with these claims include:
  • The emergency medical expenses
  • Ongoing doctor or hospital costs
  • Physical therapy or rehabilitation
  • Medical devices
  • The cost of modifying homes or vehicles
  • Lost wage replacement
  • Property damage expenses
  • Various household out-of-pocket expenses
• Non-economic damages. These damages are less calculable by using traditional receipts, invoices, or bills that come in after the incident occurs. Non-economic damages revolve around compensation to pay for a spinal cord injury victim’s physical and emotional pain and suffering and their loss of quality of life resulting from the injury.

There is no set amount of compensation paid to spinal cord injury victims if their claim is successful, but several factors can influence the claim amount. These factors include the severity of the injury, the level of the recovery, whether or not a person is able to obtain employment, the age of the spinal cord injury victim, and more.

Speak to Our Lubbock Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Today

If you or a loved one have sustained A spinal cord injury caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity in the Lubbock area, turn to the team at The Doan Law Firm today. We have the resources needed to handle every aspect of your claim, including an extensive investigation to determine liability and handling trial preparation. We know what it takes to stand up to aggressive insurance carriers to help you recover compensation for your losses. When you need a Lubbock spinal cord injury attorney, you can contact our team for a free consultation of your claim by filling out our contact form or calling (800) 349-0000.