Spinal Cord Injuries After a Texas Wreck: Fighting for Maximum Compensation

A spinal cord injury (SCI) from a Texas car or truck accident can mean permanent paralysis, the end of your career, and millions of dollars in lifetime care. Fighting for full compensation requires a lawyer who understands both the medicine and the law — and who is willing to go to trial.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

Complete SCI: Total loss of sensation and motor function below the injury level. Incomplete SCI: Partial preservation — range varies widely. Cervical (neck) injuries can cause quadriplegia. Thoracic/lumbar injuries can cause paraplegia. Even "incomplete" SCIs cause chronic pain and disability.

Lifetime Care Costs

A high cervical (C1-C4) complete SCI can cost over $5 million over a lifetime — acute hospitalization, rehab, attendant care, adaptive equipment, medications. Our life care planners document every dollar. Our job is to prove it all to a jury.

Proving the Full Extent

Insurance companies hire their own experts to minimize cost projections. We fight back with independent neurologists, physiatrists, life care planners, and vocational economists — documented, credible evidence of your true damages.

Punitive Damages

When a SCI was caused by grossly negligent conduct — drunk driver, fatigued trucker — Texas allows punitive damages to punish and deter. These can significantly increase your total recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I still pursue an SCI claim if I was partially at fault?
A: Yes, as long as you were 50% or less at fault under Texas comparative negligence law.

Q: How do I know if I have a spinal cord injury?
A: Symptoms include numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of function in extremities after a crash. Seek immediate emergency medical evaluation — do not wait.

Injured in Texas? Call Byron C. Bailey & Associates FREE: 214-223-6400 | byronbaileylaw.com. No fee unless we win.