Suffering from a back injury from an accident in Texas is commonly a painful experience that leaves most people struggling through long periods of physical and emotional anguish with mounting medical bills.
Seeking the help of a compassionate and diligent back injury accident lawyer in Texas will help ease the stressful and overwhelming aftermath of suffering a back injury in an accident.
Our team of experienced attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC understands how difficult a back injury can be for people and their loved ones.
How Much Is a Back Injury Worth in Texas?
Back injury compensation in Texas varies by case, covering medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. Severity and negligence impact the claim’s value. Hiring a lawyer ensures all damages are accounted for and maximizes your compensation.
Types of Accidents That Can Cause Back Injuries
Getting in a devastating accident can cause severe pain and injury to a person's back, leaving them fighting through immense physical pain, emotional suffering, and mounting financial hardships.
Accidents commonly occur due to negligence or recklessness, usually by a driver, businessperson, or property owner.
Common types of accidents that can result in a back injury are:
- Car accident
- Bicycle accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Pedestrian accident
- Slip-and-fall accident
- Truck accident
- Rideshare accident
If you or your loved one has suffered a back injury from an accident, call our team of experienced attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today.
Types of Back Injuries
Back injuries are often excruciating for a person to experience, making everyday life much more challenging to manage.
Multiple types of back injuries can happen as the result of an accident, including:
- Soft tissue damage - An accident can strain or sprain the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in a person's back.
- Pinched nerves - Nerves in the spinal column can become pinched or stressed during an accident injury, which could cause either short-term or long-term pain and discomfort.
- Herniated discs - The discs in a person’s back can often rupture as a result of a painful accident.
- Fractured vertebrae - The painful impact of an accident, whether from a vehicle collision or a slip-and-fall, can crack or fracture the vertebrae in a person's spinal column.
- Spinal cord injury - A person’s spinal cord can become bruised or damaged during an accident, which could result in partial or permanent paralysis.
How Much Is a Back Injury Worth in an Accident in Texas?
Most people who experience a back injury are frequently left facing severe physical pains, mental anguish, and increasing financial burdens.
If you or your loved one has suffered a back injury accident, you can recover compensation for all of your damages, including:
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental anguish
- Medical bills, both present and future
- Property damage
- Partial or permanent disability
- Lost wages
- Lost future earning capacity
- Lost quality of life
- Lost consortium
Having the help of a dependable back injury attorney after your accident will help you maximize the compensation you or your loved one can recover.
Call our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today so we can help you with your claim.
Why Choose Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC for My Back Injury Case
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we understand the overwhelming suffering and hardships that follow a devastating back injury caused by another person's recklessness or negligence. Most people find these challenging times distressing and difficult to navigate.
Founded in 2001, Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC operates under the central goal of legally representing and helping people and their loved ones who were injured or killed due to another party's negligence.
Our firm is well-versed and up-to-date on all local and national laws and legislation on accident and fatal injury litigation.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we believe in utilizing a strong and experienced team to help deliver the best results possible for our clients. Our firm employs an in-house investigator and partners with a skilled medical and accident reconstruction professional network.
Our team of respected attorneys has received accolades from state and nationwide publications and organizations.
We begin all of our client relationships with a free initial consultation. This allows our team to learn more about each client's unique circumstances and case in a trusted and confidential environment. From there, we guide each client on their case's best path forward.
We abide by a "No Fee Unless We Win" motto. We only receive our attorney fees for your case after we successfully recover financial compensation for your damages.
We have attorneys fluent in English and Spanish to serve our Texas community better. We know challenges arise at any hour, so we make sure a trusted member of our firm is available on-call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days a year.
At Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, we work relentlessly to deliver the best results possible for our clients. We have a successful record of recovering just compensation for our clients, including
- $6,000,000 for a truck accident that resulted in severe injuries
- $3,099,999 for a blind spot accident that resulted in injuries to the upper back, middle back, and other body parts
- $3,000,000 for a back injury
- $1,984,994 for a back injury
- $1,800,000 for a pedestrian hit by a vehicle
- $900,000 for a car accident that resulted in injuries to the back and other body parts
Satisfied clients have left us over 1,000 five-star reviews on Google to recommend our help to other fellow Texans.
One recent client appreciated our team’s immediate support and guidance on her case.
Another client had attempted to contact multiple other local law firms for help with their case. When they started working with our lawyers at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC, they were deeply impressed by our team's level of care and empathy for their situation. Our professionalism, concern, and general care in ensuring they were educated and informed through every step of their case amazed them.
Our firm delivers quality service to our fellow Texans from north of Waco, through South San Antonio, west into the hill country, and east close to Houston.
We have three convenient offices in Texas:
- Austin - North of Barton Creek on South Capital of Texas Highway
- San Antonio - Off North Loop 1604, east of Highway 281
- Waco - Near Viking Hills Park on Bosque Boulevard
Contact our trusted team today to schedule your free case evaluation to discuss your or your loved one’s back injury from an accident in Texas.
Back Injury Accidents in Texas
Painful and devastating back injuries can be caused by several factors in Texas, from a slip-and-fall injury to a traumatic traffic accident.
Unintentional Accident Injuries
According to data provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental or unintentional injuries, like a slip-and-fall accident, in the United States nonfatal accidental injuries resulted in nearly 24.5 million emergency room visits in one recent year. Unintentional injuries resulted in approximately 227,000 fatalities that same year.
The CDC estimates that unintentional injuries were the leading cause of death for people between the ages of one and 44, the third leading cause of death for people between the ages of 45 and 64, the fourth leading cause of death for infants under one year, and the seventh leading cause of death for people aged 65 and older.
Traffic Accident Injuries
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), an estimated 42,500 fatalities from motor vehicle accidents resulted in one recent year.
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that there was a traffic-related fatality at least once every day on the road in Texas in one recent year. The Department estimates that one person in Texas was killed on the road once every two hours and three minutes, with a traffic-related injury suffered once every two minutes and six seconds. A vehicle crash was estimated to have occurred once every 56 seconds.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 4,408 fatal vehicle-related accidents occurred in Texas in one recent year. The majority of the accidents happened in urban areas of the state.
Car Accident Injuries
According to the IIHS, more than 2,720 people in personal vehicles died in a fatal accident in one recent year in Texas. Of the total fatalities, 1,255 were in a car, and 1,467 were in an SUV or pickup truck.
The Texas Department of Transportation calculates that almost 49 percent of the people killed in a vehicle with restraints available were not wearing a seatbelt when their fatal crash happened.
Truck Accident Injuries
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), nearly 500,000 large truck accidents happened in the United States in one recent year, with an estimated 5,000 truck accidents resulting in at least one death, approximately 110,000 resulting in injuries, and 379,000 resulting in property damage.
The NHTSA estimates that 810 vehicle-related fatalities in Texas were the result of a large truck accident in one recent year.
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The IIHS estimates more than 6,200 motorcyclist fatalities occurred in one recent year in the United States.
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that 599 motorcyclists, including drivers and passengers, died in a fatal accident in Texas in one recent year. The Department estimates that nearly 40 percent of motorcyclists who suffered a fatal accident were not wearing helmets at the time of the crash.
Pedestrian Accident Injuries
According to the IIHS, over 7,500 pedestrian fatalities happened in the United States in one recent year.
Data provided by the Texas Department of Transportation illustrates that 807 pedestrian fatalities occurred in Texas.
Bicycle Accident Injuries
Over 1,000 bicycle fatalities were suffered nationwide in one recent year, according to data provided by the IIHS.
The Texas Department of Transportation reports that 105 bicyclists were killed in fatal accidents that same year, representing a more than 15 percent increase from the year before.
If you or your loved one has been in an accident that resulted in a back injury, contact our trusted team of attorneys at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today. Let us provide you with the help you deserve after your traumatic and painful accident.
What Do I Do After Suffering a Back Injury Accident?
After being involved in an accident that causes a back injury, it is imperative to take the proper steps to protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for the damages caused by your accident.
Follow Medical Advice
Seek medical advice immediately after your accident that causes a back injury.
Follow all the advice and treatment plans your medical team gives you.
Ensure your doctors keep detailed notes of your back injury, pain, and suffering that resulted from the accident.
Keep Documentation
Maintain a detailed list of documentation for all items associated with your back injury accident, including
- A journal detailing what you recall from the accident, as well as the resulting pain and suffering you experience
- Photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, as well as any property damage
- A copy of the police report, if applicable
- The shoes and clothes you wore during your accident, if you suffered a slip and fall
- Documentation from all communications with other parties, including any witnesses at the scene, emergency medical response team members, and insurance agencies
- Doctors’ notes and treatment plans
- Receipts from all medical bills and other expenses resulting from your accident
- Proof of any lost wages that result from your back injury
Consult an Attorney
It is critical to hire an attorney immediately after your back injury accident to ensure you meet Texas's statute of limitations for your case.
Attempting to handle the stressful and lengthy insurance claim process alone after suffering a back injury from an accident leaves most people feeling overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated.
Working with a compassionate and knowledgeable back injury accident lawyer in Texas will help you and your loved ones manage your insurance claim process in the best manner possible while ensuring you protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering compensation for all the damages caused by your painful accident.
Work With an Experienced Back Injury Accident Lawyer in Texas
Suffering through the painful and disheartening aftermath of a back injury is usually a challenging time for people and their loved ones.
Having the help of an experienced and well-respected back injury lawyer in Texas will ease the stress you and your loved ones feel during this complicated and burdensome time. Your trusted legal team will manage the complex and extensive insurance claim process so that you and your loved ones can focus on getting your health and life back on track.
Contact our team at Lorenz & Lorenz, PLLC today for your free case evaluation with one of our trusted attorneys.