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Each year, nearly 18,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries that permanently alter their lives. Victims face mobility loss, emotional distress, and significant medical expenses that can last a lifetime.
At Carabin Law, we know how devastating these injuries can be. Our Texas spinal cord injury lawyers fight to ensure victims and their families receive the compensation they deserve to rebuild their futures.
The Impact on Quality of Life
At Carabin Law, we understand that your recovery goes beyond physical healing , it’s about regaining control, dignity, and peace of mind. Spinal cord injuries affect nearly every aspect of daily living. Victims often experience:
Partial or total paralysis can make simple daily tasks difficult or impossible without assistance.
Injuries can cause bladder, bowel, and sexual function issues that impact confidence and quality of life.
The emotional burden of adapting to a new way of life can lead to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.
Common Causes of Paraplegia and Quadriplegia
Whether your injury was caused by negligence on the road, in a hospital, or at work, our attorneys will investigate every angle to determine liability and pursue justice. Spinal cord injuries that lead to paraplegia (loss of movement and sensation in the lower body) or quadriplegia (paralysis affecting all four limbs) are often caused by severe trauma or medical negligence.
Some of the most common causes include:
Responsible for about 38% of all spinal injuries, including rollover crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and trucking accidents.
The second leading cause of spinal injuries, especially among older adults or on unsafe premises.
Mistakes during spinal or neck surgery can cause irreversible nerve damage.
High-impact sports or diving accidents can cause severe spinal trauma.
Gunshot wounds and physical assaults can result in spinal cord damage leading to paralysis.
long term health complications
Spinal cord injuries often lead to ongoing health issues that require lifelong medical care, including:
These long-term conditions can require costly rehabilitation, assistive devices, and continuous care — all of which should be covered in your settlement. If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury due to negligence, you deserve answers — and justice. The experienced attorneys at Carabin Law are here to help you every step of the way.