Quadriplegia injuries are serious medical conditions that impact every aspect of your health and finances. The cause of your quadriplegia could enable you to pursue a legal claim for compensation from the party whose neglect or wrongful acts led to your injury.
Our paralysis injury attorneys help clients recover the compensation they deserve in these cases through strong advocacy in court or settlement discussions. Learn more about liability for quadriplegia injuries and how a Houston quadriplegia injury lawyer can further your pursuit of justice.
You can seek compensation for several types of damages from a quadriplegia injury. For example, our lawyers can request damages related to your financial losses from the injury, including the following:
Compensation is also available for the non-economic damages you suffer due to a quadriplegia injury, as our Houston lawyers can explain. This compensation provides for losses you experience due to pain and suffering, disfigurement, and other harmful effects the injury has on your quality of life. In some cases, the cause of your quadriplegia injury may allow for the recovery of additional compensation for exemplary or punitive damages under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 41.003. We can seek these damages in cases where a party acting with malice or gross negligence caused your injury.
The legal process for recovering compensation from a party liable for your quadriplegia injury begins with filing a civil lawsuit in court. The state has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a personal injury lawsuit under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.003. You must meet this filing deadline requirement to maintain your right to pursue compensation from a responsible party. The period for filing the lawsuit generally begins on the date of the incident that caused your quadriplegia injury. You should meet with an attorney as soon as possible after an accident to discuss filing a claim.
During an initial consultation, our Houston lawyers can review the facts that led to the quadriplegia injury and determine the party or parties with potential fault for the incident. Certain parties other than the individuals directly involved in the cause of your injury may also be liable. For example, an employer, business, property owner, government organization, or another party could have an obligation to compensate for the damages in a case.
At Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys, we often represent clients in personal injury cases arising from the following types of incidents:
After a quadriplegia injury claim is filed, the case will proceed to other stages of litigation before concluding with a trial and a decision from a jury about the plaintiff’s right to compensation, as our Houston attorneys can explain.
An opportunity to settle the case before trial, which involves the defendant agreeing to pay a lump sum in exchange for ending the lawsuit, may also be available. Agreeing to a settlement is always a complex decision unique to the client’s personal circumstances and risk of continuing to trial. We work to explain these issues to clients so they have a clear understanding of their case and can make an informed decision.
You have the right to seek compensation after another person or entity causes you injury that permanently disrupts your life. Our team at Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys is here to listen to your needs and help you navigate the legal process for pursuing a civil claim. Contact a Houston quadriplegia injury lawyer from our firm today to explore your options.
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