Spinal injuries can be absolutely devastating in both the short and long term. Individuals that have been impacted from spinal injuries can have long roads to recovery. This road can involve high medical costs and compounded to a loss of consortium and quality of life. In some cases, these injuries have long lasting impacts that lead to a shift in virtually every area of one's previous life. From standing up and getting down, to entering and exiting a vehicle, a spinal cord injury can lead to a shift in what is "normal". Individuals that have fallen victim to spinal injuries can receive compensation including:
Loss of immediate earnings and wages.
Loss of future earnings and wages resulting from debilitating injuries suffered.
Long term care of rehabilitation and medical costs.
Pain and suffering of mental and physical anguish resulting from the injury.
Medical equipment and home modifications for required equipment that is adaptive.
Dependent on the unique facts of each case, the damages for these types of injuries can vary greatly from one case to the next. There are several factors that need to be carefully considered in these types of injury cases. Per Texas law, punitive damages may be recouped from the injured party to help offsets costs associated with the injury and future costs. Since each case is different, it is best to discuss you or a loved one's case with the Austin spinal cord injury lawyers of Bonilla Law Firm.