Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
After a spinal cord injury, you and your family will likely face overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial challenges.
The Shelton Law Firm in Houston, TX, can help prove who is liable and collect appropriate compensation from the negligent party.
Learn how working with a spinal cord injury lawyer can help you and your loved ones after a catastrophic injury.
Why Do So Many Choose Michael Shelton?
The need to choose the right lawyer can add another layer of stress on top of severe spine issues and financial worries. These are some major reasons so many in need select our Houston-based personal injury lawyer.
Mr. Shelton has proven his abilities by achieving several major judgments and settlements of over $1 million for clients across America. He even collected two $10 million awards for injured workers. He is licensed in Texas and Louisiana and has won cases in many other states. His consistent success has earned him the highest rating possible, AV, from the well-known attorney evaluator Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Shelton understands the pain of blue-collar workers since he was one himself. He put himself through law school by doing blue-collar work and spent years as a journeyman pipefitter. He is a card-carrying union member to this day. Mr. Shelton serves as General Counsel for the Texas Building Trades Council, AFL-CIO, and uses his extensive union contacts to help win cases.
Mr. Shelton always remembers to put his clients first. He offers free consultations and works on a contingency basis, which means he does not charge a cent unless he wins your case. He knows spinal injuries sustained in car accidents, at work, or anywhere else wreak havoc on victims' lives. He offers flexible office hours and is willing to meet his clients at home or in the hospital if necessary.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries to the spinal cord often cause permanent changes in strength, sensation, and other bodily functions. Since the spinal cord cannot heal the same way as other parts of the body, an injury to the spinal cord can produce life-altering and long-lasting results.
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
A complete spinal cord injury causes paralysis below the point of the injury. This can lead to paraplegia (paralysis of the lower half of the body) or quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs).
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
An incomplete spinal cord injury means that despite the damage to the spinal cord, an injured person will still have some function and sensation below the point of injury.
Lasting Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury
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- Loss of control over one or more limbs
- Loss of movement
- Loss of sensation
- Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms
- Pain caused by damaged nerve fibers
- Difficulty breathing or coughing
We Know What It's Like to Have a Spinal Cord Injury Our Law Firm Is Here to Provide Legal Support and Guidance
Whether the injury to your spinal cord occurred in a car accident or while you were on the job, spinal cord injury attorney Michael E. Shelton can help. A Houston-based personal injury lawyer with more than 40 years in legal practice, Mr. Shelton understands the challenges that injury survivors face. During a free consultation, he can evaluate your case and determine if you should file a lawsuit.
What About Back Injuries?
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Back injuries can be debilitating, but they are not the same as spinal cord injuries. A back injury may involve fractured vertebrae or damage to the vertebral discs and soft tissues of the back, but back injuries do not always affect the spinal cord. An injury lawyer can still assist people with filing a legal claim after a severe back injury.
Our Law Firm Can Help You Seek Damages Get Legal Compensation for Your Losses
Medical Expenses
A spine injury will almost certainly require costly medical care, both immediately and for years to come. Mr. Shelton can help you collect maximum compensation for medical treatment.Lost Capacity to Work
If your injury leaves you unable to earn an income, Mr. Shelton can help you pursue the compensation you will need to continue living with dignity without a salary.Pain and Suffering
Pain and suffering are intangibles, yet victims deserve restitution for what they have endured. Mr. Shelton will pursue compensation for the emotional anguish affecting you and your loved ones.Home and Car Modifications
Spine injuries often require modifications to your home and vehicle to ensure accessibility. Mr. Shelton will fight to have these changes covered through a settlement or jury award.Loss of Consortium and Support
If a spinal injury results in the death of a loved one, Mr. Shelton will fight for maximum compensation on behalf of surviving loved ones to assist with the grieving process.Did a Work Accident Cause Your Spinal Injury? Contact Our Law Firm for a Free Consultation
Backed by more than 40 years in practice, The Shelton Law Firm can help you negotiate with insurance companies or present your case in court following a spinal cord injury.
Mr. Shelton works on a contingency fee basis, which means that you won't have to pay for a consultation or legal services unless he can achieve a favorable settlement or jury award for you.
To speak with a Houston-based spinal cord injury lawyer, contact our law office online. You can also reach The Shelton Law Firm by phone.
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(713) 807-0700
Injured Workers Find Relief in Houston
Because of my injury, I have not been able to work, but Mr. Shelton has made sure to help my family financially until my case is over... Jaime (Former Client)
If You've Experienced a Spinal Injury, You Are Not Alone
We Are Here to Help
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The NSCISC notes that an estimated 294,000 Americans are currently living with a spinal cord injury. The Shelton Law Firm can help people in Houston get the compensation they deserve so they can still lead fruitful and fulfilling lives.
Talk to Our Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Mr. Shelton is here to help workers and their families receive the compensation they deserve for spinal cord injuries. Call (713) 807-0700 or write to request your free consultation before time runs out.
Our Attorney Accommodates His Clients
It is not always necessary to come to Mr. Shelton's Houston office. He is a personal injury attorney who deeply understands the pain of spinal cord injury victims and is willing to meet you at home or in the hospital.
Spinal Cord Damage in Construction Accidents
Construction work can result in catastrophic injuries to workers as well as pedestrians near a construction site. Many construction accidents involve falls, getting struck by falling objects, and being crushed or caught between objects. Incidents such as these can lead to catastrophic injuries to the spine and spinal column.
Mr. Shelton can review what happened at the worksite and determine whether negligence was involved and who was at fault for the construction accident.
Spine Injuries from Industrial Accidents
Industrial work covers a broad range of occupations, including manufacturing and assembly lines, packing and shipping, and food processing. Spinal trauma may occur when equipment malfunctions, employees slip or fall, or when machinery critically fails.
If you've experienced a life-changing spine injury while doing industrial work, it's crucial that you speak with a lawyer about filing an injury claim. Damages sought in a legal case can cover medical bills and other losses you've experienced as a result of the injury.
Maritime Neck, Back, and Spine Injuries
The Port of Houston is one of the largest ports in the world. Countless workers in Texas earn their livelihood along the Gulf Coast, including barge workers, commercial divers, and oil platform workers. These are all potentially dangerous occupations, each carrying a risk of injury to the neck, back, and spine.
If you've suffered nerve damage or any form of lasting disability as a result of a spinal cord injury from maritime work, The Shelton Law Firm can hold your employer or their insurer accountable for the harm you endured.
