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What Some Jury Members and Clients
-Michael G., Former Client
-Veronica A., Former Client
"Thank you very much for all the work that you did on our behalf. I really appreciate everything that you all did, as well as your professionalism and the timely manner in which you got things done.
Also, please give our thanks to your staff who were so helpful when we had questions! If we have need of your services or if we know anyone else who does anytime in the future, we will certainly give you a call! Thank you again for everything."
"A little over two years ago I received a telephone call that all parents dread to hear. The person on the other line simply said, “Your daughter has been in an accident”. Well here I was 1500 miles away from her , trying to absorb the rest of the conversation, trying to stay focused enough to get the details. Shortly after I arrived in Texas my lovely daughter of 38 years passed away from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident.
I won’t continue this story, however what I will say is, when things calmed down a little, I knew I must become a voice for my daughter. Though a chain of events our family was introduced to the Ammons Law Firm of Houston, Texas.
From the first initial contact with Mr. Robert Ammons and his staff, I hung up the telephone feeling as if I and my family were in good hands. We had constant contact from Ohio to Texas via the telephone and the computer for two years. The staff made all the arrangements anytime I had to fly to Texas and made sure I had comfortable accommodations while I was there.
My family and I were kept abreast of the progress for our case on a regular basis. Anytime I had any questions, the staff was polite, informative, and punctual with the answers.
I am very satisfied with the level of concern and commitment Mr. Ammons and his staff displayed from the beginning to the conclusion of our association.
I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone who might be seeking one.
Thank You Mr. Ammons and your staff."
This was my first case to be on a jury. I really connected to the attorneys and the family."
Bennett cares for the well being of my children and me, and is truly sincere. During the two years of my lawsuit and throughout the trial, Bennett was there to answer any questions or concerns I had. I am grateful for all of his hard work, advice, and support.
The Ammons Law Firm believed in my late husband and what I was fighting for. They brought out the truth, and brought justice to his name. The friendships that were made with the attorneys of the Ammons Law Firm will be life long. I could not have done this without them."
-Candee P., Former client
"I was totally happy with Rob Ammons and the lawyers at the Ammons Law Firm. Rob Ammons went the extra mile. I am beside myself. I feel so good with the settlement they obtained."
-Christopher R., Former Client
"Thank you for everything, this [incident] has been the worst thing that can ever happen to anyone. But thank God we have a great support system. Again thank you sooo much from the bottom of our hearts."
-Monica S., Former Client
-Teressa H., Jury member
Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney
Print pageHouston Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Spinal injuries can devastate your ability to complete even the simplest tasks. The spine contains vital nerves that many of us take for granted until they start to impair our ability to walk, brush our teeth, or even sit for long periods of time.
Many spinal cord injuries are the result of an accident. These accidents can either occur in a vehicle collision, workplace injury or slip and fall on a wet floor. Often the result is an injured individual who is paralyzed for life.
Treatment for these injuries and the resulting care for paralyzed individuals can be brutally expensive. In one year alone, many families accumulate $300,000, $500,000, even $800,000 or more in treatment costs. Surgeries on the spinal cord are extremely expensive as well, and the aftercare for a spinal cord surgery and resulting years of therapy can leave a family financially devastated.
It is critical to consult with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney as soon as possible if a serious accident has left you or a family member injured with spinal cord injury. Our spinal cord injury attorneys can help determine if the injury resulted from someone's negligence.
Often individuals with spinal cord injuries are afflicted through no fault of their own. Our attorneys can help you make that determination for free by reviewing the incidents that led to your particular injury. Our attorneys can also help walk you through the steps you need to take to secure your future medical bills and after-care are provided for.
Spinal Cord Injury Case Results
Worker Suffers Spinal Cord Injury On Oil Field Rig
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Tire Tread Separation Results in Traumatic Brain Injury
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Explorer Rollover Causes Spinal Cord Injury
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Faulty Tire, Poor Vehicle Design Leads to Rollover and Serious Injuries to SUV Occupants
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Driver Suffers Paralyzing Injury in Ford Explorer Rollover
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Defective Tire Caused Rollover and Spinal Cord Injury
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Defective Tire Causes Crash and Spinal Cord Injury
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Motorized Passive Seat Belt To Blame For Paralyzing Injuries
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13 Year Old Thrown From Amusement Park Ride
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Defective Tire Tread Caused Rollover Accident and Spinal Cord Injuries
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Seat belt in 93 Mazda MX3 unbuckled, spinal injuries
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Spinal Cord Injury for Locomotive Engineer
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SUV Rollover:Passenger Paralyzed When Roof Caves In
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Teenager Paralyzed In Ford Windstar Rollover
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41.3% of Spinal Cord Injury Cases are the Result of Automobile Accidents
Your car, much like your spine is an extremely complicated and vulnerable system. High speed malfunctions of your vehicle often lead to the most devastating of spinal cord injuries. In fact, the majority of spinal cord injuries our attorneys see come as a result of a part of a malfunctioning piece of equipment in a car moving at a very high rate of speed.
Vehicle Accident CausesA vehicle collision is often just the first step of an injury that results in damage to the spinal cord. Vehicle malfunctions that comonly lead to a spinal injury include:
- Brake Failure
- Crushed Roof
- Tire Defect
- Motorcycle Collision
- Seat Belt Failure
- Seat Back Failure
- Vehicle Ejection
- SUV Rollover
Cars and trucks are designed with an eye for safety. Car companies must meet the minimum safety standards put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the International UN Economic Commission for Europe. Some car manufaturers strive to exceed safety standards to receive free promotionthrough J.D. Power and Associates star safety ratings and other automobile certifications.
These safety standards help to prevent a number of accidents that lead to SCI but many still occur. Crash tests performed on cars, trucks, and motorcycles help to ensure the best possible outcome in the event of a car accident. But any shortcut, whether its for financial or safety time-saving can lead to painful consequences.
Your RightsOur spinal injury attorneys are astute at identifying common and uncommon spinal injuries and can usually reasonably predict the economic outcome for the patient. This is critical because without the financial resources to recover from the injury, many spinal cord injury victims will be wiped out by medical bills the first year alone. Believe it or not, depending on the injury, the average person can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical expenses in the first year.
Approximately 40 million people in the United States experience types of spinal cord injuries each year. 40 million may seem a large number but only a small fraction of these people require hospitalization- the majority of SCI cases involve whiplash and injuries that cause temporary loss of function.
There are many different types of severe Spinal Cord Injury, each with its own set of distinct characteristics. There is a chance to gain more mobility during the course of treatment and rehabilitation. Doctors usually determine the type of injury through a combination of X-rays, CT Scans, MRI, and Myelography (x-ray after injection dye is used).For patients who have suffered spinal cord injuries, the appropriate reaction to medical malpractice can vary. Spinal cord injuries are already traumatic, without the addition of unfortunate medical accidents. The best way to protect you and your loved ones from receiving substandard care is by being a proactive, educated consumer who is willing to exercise their rights as a patient.
Click here to learn more about federal, state and common law statutues that define your rights as a medical patient. Typically most patient rights laws provide protection in a variety of areas even though there are specific provisions for each state.
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
This type of spinal cord injury is absolute damage to the spinal system. This opften means partial if not complete paralysis. Even when causes vary, most SCI involves loss of sensation and function below the injury site. Most complete spinal cord injuries result in situations of paraplegia or quadriplegia/tetraplegia. With time, some SCI victims previously determined as "complete" may recover some motor functions.
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Incomplete SCI means injury victims typically retain varying levels of movement and function below the injury site. There are many different varaiations. Here are some of them:
- Anterior Cord Syndrome: Damage is towards the front of the spinal cord, which is commonly associated with loss of temperature and pain sensation below the level of injury.
- Brown-Sequard Syndrome: Damage is limited to one side of the spine, which causes loss of function below the injury site as well as weakness and loss of function on the opposite side.
- Central Cord Syndrome: Damage is located in the center of the spine, often resulting in loss of function in the upper body, and weakness in the lower regions.
- Posterior Cord Syndrome: This rare type of SCI is characterized by difficulty in movement coordination, but general function is retained.
Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company And Driver
Release dateline: January 5, 2012
Workplace Negligence Attorney Settles Fatal Scaffolding Collapse Lawsuit
Release dateline: January 5, 2012
Suit Filed Against Cooper After Tread Sepearation Causes Deadly Rollover
Release dateline: January 4, 2012
Article - Update On The Ammons Law Firm Scholarship Recepient Devon Wade.
Release dateline: December 21, 2011
Suit Filed Against Car Dealer That Failed To Warn
Release dateline: December 13, 2011
Michelin Rollover Crash Suit Settled
Release dateline: December 13, 2011
Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company In Jack-Knife Crash
Release dateline: December 6, 2011
Rollover Crash Suit Settled Against Bridgestone And Ford
Release dateline: December 6, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against General Motors LLC After Seat Back Collapses in Crash
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Settles Suit Against German Auto Manufacturer in Deadly Rollover Crash
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Settles Suit Against Nissan in Deadly Rollover
Release dateline: November 30, 2011
Bus Accident Attorney Rob Ammons and Jarod Bonine of the Ammons Law Firm Investigate Bus Rollover
Release dateline: November 15, 2011
Toyota Recalls 420K
Cars in U.S.
Release dateline: November 9, 2011
Suit Filed Against Ford After Fatal Explorer Rollover
Release dateline: November 2, 2011
Tire Defect Lawyer Rob Ammons Files Suit After Tread Separation Causes Deadly Rollover Accident
Release dateline: October 21, 2011
Truck Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Trucking Company and Chrysler in Highway Crash
Release dateline: October 10,2011
"Benefits Of A Grief Counselor's Testimony" Is Rob Ammons Latest Publication In The October 2011 Edition of Trial Magazine
Release dateline: October 2011
Industrial Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit After Crane Collapse at Port Arthur Refinery Injures Worker
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit for Seriously Injured Toddler
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Michelin and Dealership After Tread Separation Causes Fatal Crash
Release dateline: September 28, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Settles Suit Against Ford In Deadly Rollover Crash
Release dateline: September 22, 2011
Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Wenzel Downhole Tools, U.S., Inc., and Driver for Causing Rollover
Release dateline: August 30, 2011
Product Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against GM After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 26, 2011
Rollover Attorney Files Suit Against Honda After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 25, 2011
Lawsuit Filed After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: August 19, 2011
Roof Crush Seatbelt Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement After Truck Rollover
Release dateline: July 22, 2011
Injury Attorney Rob Ammons Wins Settlement for Ship Worker Injured at Work
Release dateline: July 21, 2011
SUV Rollover Attorney Rob Ammons Files Suit Against Ford After Fatal Rollover
Release dateline: July 11. 2011
A Tanker Truck has exploded in a Chambers County refinery. The explosion was reported around 4:20pm cst near FM1405 and FM2354.
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Release dateline: June 24, 2011
Truck Accident Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit After 18-Wheeler Slams into Wrecker Driver Fixing Flat
Release dateline: June 23, 2011
Crash Tests Indicate Jeep Fire Risk
Release dateline: June 16, 2011
Important Tire Safety Tips
Release dateline: June 7, 2011
Tire Defect Attorney Rob Ammons Files Lawsuit Against Ford Motor Company and Michelin North America After Tire Failure Deadly Accident
Release dateline: May 31, 2011
Explosion Attorney Rob Ammons Talks to NBC News About Dangerous Pressure Vessels
Release dateline: May 20, 2011
KPRC Interviews Ammons Law Firm's Bennett Midlo About an SUV Seatback Lawsuit
Dateline: March 17, 2011
Release dateline: 3/1//11
Accident Attorney Settles Suit Against Driver and Metals Supply Company
Release dateline: 3/10/2011
Explosion at Enterprise Products Plant- Rob Ammons Reminds Workers of Their Legal Rights
Rob Ammons 2010 Verdict Named by Lawyers USA Among Top Ten in the Nation
Release dateline: 1/22/11
Bridgestone Americas Tire Failure Suit Settled
Release dateline: 1/17/11
Mediation Resolves Lawsuit After Tree Trimmer's Roadblock Causes Deadly Accident for Motorcyclist
Release dateline: 1/2/2011
Mammoth Crane Collapse Claims Settled by The Ammons Law Firm
Release dateline: 12/27/10
Taking On Toyota
Release dateline: 11/19/10
Release dateline: 11/10/10
Rob Ammons Named 2010's Best Civil Lawyer
The Houston Press selects Rob Ammons as the premier personal injury lawyer of Houston.
Split Deployment Air Bags- Another Air Bag Defect Danger
Release dateline: 9/14
Rob Ammons talks to NBC news about air bags that only deploy on one side during an accident
Dangers Of Unbelted Students In School Buses
Release dateline: 9/19/10
Rob Ammons on the dangers for students who ride in school buses that don't have seat belts to protect them during an accident.
Record Trucking Accident Verdict Result for Family of Young College Student
Release dateline: 7/27/10
Young woman dies when the driver of an 18-wheeler doesn't pay attention to the road.
Houston Lawyer Believes Trial Strategy Critical for Big Verdict Result
Release dateline: 6/25/10
A look into how Rob Ammons obtained results for his client.
Car Tires At Risk
Release dateline: 5/30/10
Car tire defect lawyer Rob Ammons tells CBS news tires at risk this weekend
Aging Tires A Danger
Release dateline: 5/15/10
Tire defect attorney Bennett Midlo talks to Fox news about aging tire dangers
Rob Ammons Files Toyota Accelerator Lawsuit
Release dateline: 2/8/10
A fitting remedy for upfitted trucks
Companies that ‘upfit’ truck bodies for specific functions such as utility work should make engineering and design modifications rooted in safety. When they haven’t, here’s how to prove their negligence.
