Back injuries can change your life in an instant. Whether you were hurt in a car crash on I-45, a slip and fall at a store, or a workplace accident, the pain can stop you from working and enjoying your life. You may be facing mounting medical bills and a long road to recovery. You do not have to face this alone.

At The Super Lawyer, we help people in Houston fight for the compensation they deserve. Insurance companies often try to pay as little as possible for back and spine injuries. We know how to calculate the true cost of your injury and hold the at-fault party accountable. Our goal is to handle the legal stress so you can focus on healing.

Common Causes of Back Injuries in Houston

Houston is a busy city with heavy traffic and major industrial zones. Unfortunately, this creates many opportunities for accidents. We handle back injury claims arising from many different situations, including:

• Car Accidents: Rear-end collisions and high-speed crashes often cause whiplash and disc injuries.
• Trucking Accidents: Collisions with 18-wheelers often result in catastrophic spinal damage due to the size and weight of the vehicles.
• Workplace Accidents: Construction sites and industrial jobs in Harris County pose risks for falls and heavy lifting injuries.
• Slip and Fall Incidents: Wet floors or uneven pavement can lead to sudden falls that damage the spine.

Types of Back Injuries We Handle

Back injuries range from temporary muscle pain to permanent disability. We understand the medical science behind these injuries and how they impact your daily life. We represent clients suffering from:

• Herniated and Bulging Discs: When the cushion between your vertebrae ruptures or slips out of place, causing nerve pain.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Severe damage that can lead to partial or total paralysis.
• Fractured Vertebrae: Breaks in the spinal bones, often caused by high-impact trauma.
• Sprains and Strains: Soft tissue injuries that limit mobility and cause chronic pain.
• Sciatica and Nerve Damage: Compression of nerves that causes shooting pain down the legs.

Compensation You Can Recover

A back injury often costs much more than just the initial emergency room visit. When we value your case, we look at how the injury affects your entire life. In a Houston personal injury case, you may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical Expenses: This includes hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, and medication.
• Future Medical Care: Many back injuries require long-term treatment, such as chiropractic care or future surgeries.
• Lost Wages: Reimbursement for the paychecks you missed while recovering.
• Loss of Earning Capacity: If your back injury prevents you from doing your old job or working at all in the future.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical pain and emotional distress caused by the accident.
• Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If you can no longer participate in hobbies or activities you used to love.

How We Deal with Insurance Companies

Insurance adjusters are trained to save their company money. They may try to minimize your pain, claim your injury was pre-existing, or offer you a quick “lowball” settlement before you know the full extent of your damage. Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement without speaking to a lawyer first.

Our team protects you from these tactics. We handle all communication with the insurance company. We gather the necessary evidence—such as accident reports, witness statements, and expert testimony—to prove liability and demand fair payment.

Proving Your Back Injury Case

To win a personal injury claim in Texas, we must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injury. This requires strong evidence. We help build your case by:

• Reviewing Medical Records: We use your records to link the accident directly to your injury.
• Using Imaging Tests: MRIs, CT scans, and X-rays are critical for showing objective proof of disc herniations or fractures.
• Consulting Experts: We may work with medical experts and vocational planners to explain how the injury affects your ability to work and live.

Understanding Texas Personal Injury Laws

There are specific laws in Texas that affect your back injury claim. It is important to have a Houston attorney who understands these local regulations.

Statute of Limitations

In Texas, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you will likely lose your right to sue. It takes time to investigate a case, so it is best to contact a lawyer as soon as possible.

Comparative Negligence

Texas uses a “modified comparative fault” rule. This means you can still recover money even if you were partly to blame for the accident, as long as you were not more than 50% at fault. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.

No Win, No Fee Representation

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation. That is why we work on a contingency fee basis. This means:

• You pay $0 upfront to hire us.
• We cover the costs of investigating and filing your case.
• We only get paid a percentage of the settlement or verdict if we win your case.
• If we don’t win, you don’t owe us attorney fees.