Houston, Texas Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
The cost of a spinal cord injury (SCI) extends over the life of an injury victim, impacting his or her ability to work, take care of everyday tasks, and function on an independent level. Additionally, medical complications often accompany spinal cord injuries, resulting in 1/3 to 1/2 of all people with SCI being re-admitted to the hospital each year. At the Krist Law Firm, our lawyers work with life care planners, physical therapists, and medical economists in determining the financial impact of a spinal cord injury on our client. Depending on how an injury was caused, we also pursue damages for pain and suffering and diminished qualify of life. When necessary, we create day-in-the-life videos in order to show juries how paraplegia or quadriplegia impacts our client on a daily basis.
If you've suffered a serious spinal cord injury due to negligence on the part of a car driver, truck driver, manufacturer, employer, or property owner, contact personal injury lawyers at the Krist Law Firm today.
Setting aside Settlement Money for the Future
Due to the devastating initial and ongoing cost of an spinal cord injury, it's important for people suffering from spinal cord injuries to set aside funds for their future healthcare and maintenance. At the Krist Law Firm, our attorneys can explain how a special needs trust or structured settlement using settlement or award funds can help you protect the financial future of a family member suffering from SCI. Creating a special needs trust can protect settlement and award funds from certain kinds of taxes and may be exempt from Medicaid eligibility calculations. As such, those suffering from spinal cord injuries may be able to avoid spending down their assets while qualifying for Medicaid through the creation of a special needs trust.
Contact Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys at the Krist Law Firm Today
We understand the financial costs facing people suffering from spinal cord injuries. To schedule a free consultation and learn how we can help you, contact personal injury attorneys at the Krist Law Firm today.
