Fort Worth Spinal Cord & Back Injury Lawyers

Back injuries can be debilitating. Such harm can result in lifelong issues, the inability to earn a living, and even partial paralysis. When this type of harm has occurred due to the negligence of another then it is important that you take immediate steps to protect your rights. One of the best ways to protect those rights is to retain an experienced personal injury attorney. The Fort Worth spinal cord & back injury lawyers at Noteboom – The Law Firm focus exclusively on handling cases in which individuals have been injured. If you or a loved one are in need of assistance then contact us online or by telephone today to schedule an initial consultation.

DFW back injury attorneys assisting Texas victims of negligence

Injuries to the back and spine can include broken vertebrae, slipped or herniated disks, nerve damage, misalignment, and more. Depending on what one does for a living, these types of injuries may leave a victim with a limited capacity to work, if they are able to work at all. As a result, these types of cases can leave a victim in need of compensation for ongoing economic losses, ongoing medical bills, and a lifetime of pain and suffering. A wide range of situations can result in these types of injuries. Such situations include car accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle wrecks, situations in which a car hits a pedestrian, slip and fall cases, and more.

When an individual has suffered trauma to the back then it can be important that they seek immediate medical attention. This is true even if one does not believe they are seriously injured as symptoms may not begin to show for some time. The next step is to contact a qualified attorney. The victim’s counsel will work to identify all possible defendants and will then inform them of the representation. Once the victim’s chances of full recovery, or the limitations of any expected recovery, are known then counsel will send a demand for payment to the insurer(s). If the insurance adjusters do not make an acceptable settlement offer then it will be necessary for the victim to file a lawsuit. Should the case proceed to trial then the jury will be responsible for determining liability, comparative fault, and damages.

A victim’s damages for a back injury can be extreme. First, damage to the spinal cord can result in lifelong pain and limited mobility. This can increase the need for assistance as well as an inability to perform daily tasks. Second, it is quite possible that one may not be able to return to their former profession. This is especially true if one has a job that is highly physical in nature – such as working in construction or other fields involving manual labor. These are the reasons why, in these types of cases, a victim may be entitled to past and future lost earnings, past and future medical expenses, as well as compensation for pain and suffering. The actual financial amount in any given case will, however, always depend on the specifics of the matter. An attorney will give you an honest assessment as to the value of a claim.

The Fort Worth back and spine injury lawyers of Noteboom – The Law Firm are able to assist in situations involving serious harm. Once retained, we will identify all possible defendants in the matter. We will contact the relevant parties and will stay in regular contact with your treating physicians while you are recovering. If the insurance company is not willing to offer a fair settlement then we are prepared to file a lawsuit on your behalf. Unlike some other firms, who refer a case out when litigation becomes necessary, we will see your matter through to the end. Our attorneys will stay in regular contact with you as the matter moves forward and we will ensure that we are available to answer any questions you may have. We have been serving the area since 1977 and we are proud of our record of service to the community.

Accident attorneys with the resources needed to handle serious back and spine injuries in the Fort Worth area

If you have suffered a serious back or spine injury then it is important to retain an accident attorney with the resources necessary to handle the matter. It is not uncommon for these types of cases to require the use of multiple expert witnesses. These can include medical professionals as well as vocational and economic experts. Such witnesses can be necessary to impress upon the jury just how much one has been impacted by the accident. Such experts, however, can be highly expensive and the victim’s attorney will pay these costs up front with a chance of not being compensated. Choosing a firm with significant resources, therefore, can be crucial to making sure your case is handled correctly.

Our attorneys have the resources necessary to litigate against insurance companies and large corporate defendants. We have two attorneys who are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. We also employ an on-staff investigator. As mentioned above, we will see your case through to the end and will not “cut corners” in the handling of the matter. Chuck Noteboom believes in standing up for the rights of persons over individuals and we provide this level of representation in each and every case we handle.

In addition to Texas’ greater DFW area, we also handle matters in Arlington, Austin, Denton, Frisco, Irving, Lufkin, Garland, Houston, McKinney, Richardson, San Antonio, and the rest of the state.

Common questions in back and spine injury cases

How much will a settlement be for a back or spine injury?

It is common for people to ask how much a settlement will be in any given case. It is important to understand, however, that the amount of any settlement will always depend on the specifics of the situation. The more pain an individual is expected to endure, and the amount of expected economic losses, will greatly impact the value of the claim. The more there is a dispute as to liability, then the more the insurance company is likely to offer less out of a belief that they can defend the case. An attorney will give you an honest assessment of your situation.

Does comparative fault apply to a back injury?

Yes. Texas’ comparative fault laws will apply in such situations and can be common. In cases such as a slip and fall or a pedestrian accident, as well as others, the defense will frequently claim that the Plaintiff was partially at fault. Fortunately, a Plaintiff can recover damages as long as they are not more responsible for the incident than was the defendant. Any damages awarded will be reduced by the extent to which the jury believes the Plaintiff was responsible for the accident.

How do I choose the best attorney for a back or spine injury?

When selecting an attorney, factors to consider can include the collective experience of the firm, the level of resources which the firm has available to handle the matter, and whether the attorneys are Board Certified in Personal Injury Law. While the selection of counsel is always a matter of personal choice, these can be important considerations.