Review the injury that was diagnosed
Spinal cord, disc and vertebral injuries are not interchangeable. Nolan considers the medical records and documented diagnosis rather than relying only on a broad injury label.
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Facing life after a spinal cord injury?
Talk about the claim and the needs ahead.
Rehabilitation, assistance and changes at home can become part of daily life after a spinal cord injury. Nolan can review the incident and discuss how current and anticipated needs fit into an injury claim.
- Connect documented care and support needs to the losses being reviewed instead of focusing only on the first hospital bills.
- Examine responsibility and available coverage while keeping proposed future needs separate from needs already documented.
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016
Firmwide: 99% win rate.
Firmwide: 99% win rate.
Dallas spinal cord injury cases
Spinal cord injury help from a Dallas trial lawyer
Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016A spinal cord injury can mean surgery, months of rehab, a wheelchair, home changes and a different future. It often comes from a violent event: an 18-wheeler crash on I-20, a rollover on I-35E, a fall from a scaffold.
These cases involve large, long-term costs, and the minimum Texas auto policy of 30/60/25 rarely covers them. Nolan looks for every responsible party and every insurance policy, then builds proof of what your care will cost over your lifetime.
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- No fee unless we recover
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What help do you now need with everyday activities?
Are you trying to explain the diagnosis, the support now needed at home, or an insurer’s response? Start with that concern. You do not need a completed lifetime-cost estimate before asking how the claim is reviewed.
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Nolan Ryan McConville
Managing attorney
- Licensed in Texas since 2016
- J.D. cum laude, Texas Tech School of Law
- Member, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Turn “I need more help” into a clear example
The activity
Choose an ordinary activity such as dressing, getting into the home or travelling to an appointment. Describe the specific part that now requires help or equipment.
The support
Note who helped, what they did and approximately how long it took. Separate help already provided from equipment or changes you are only considering.
The open question
Write down any unresolved question about care, access or returning to work. Discuss it with the appropriate provider and Nolan rather than guessing a future cost or outcome.
The injury
What a spinal cord injury can mean
Doctors often describe spinal cord injuries as complete or incomplete, and the level of the injury matters too.
Changes to daily life are part of the harm, and they belong in the claim.
Complete or incomplete
Clinicians examine preserved movement and sensation, including in the lowest sacral segments (S4–S5).
Complete injury means those sacral functions are absent; incomplete injury preserves some.
Level of the injury
Injuries higher on the spine can affect the arms, breathing and more of the body.
Discs and vertebrae
Herniations and fractures can cause serious pain and nerve problems even when the cord is not severed. They can require surgery and long-term treatment, and they deserve the same careful documentation.
Changes to daily life
Getting dressed, driving, working, caring for children and simply getting into your own home can all become harder, in ways that are hard to see from a medical chart.
Lifetime costs
Valuing a spinal cord injury claim
The costs of a spinal cord injury do not end when you leave the hospital. Nolan builds these cases for a jury from the outset, though each case depends on its facts and no one can promise a result.
Lifetime care costs
Surgery, inpatient rehab, physical and occupational therapy, medication, mobility equipment, wheelchair-accessible vehicles, home changes, attendant care and treatment for complications.
Planners and economists
A life care planner maps future medical needs, and an economist calculates lost earning capacity and the present value of future care. Damages can also include pain, mental anguish, physical impairment and disfigurement.
Your treating providers
- Care often runs from a trauma center such as Parkland Memorial Hospital to inpatient rehab, then years of outpatient therapy.
- Nolan works with your doctors and therapists, who know your care closely and can speak to what comes next.
Where cases are filed
- A case properly venued in Dallas County may be filed in district court or a county court at law at the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building, 600 Commerce Street.
- The incident, defendants and applicable venue rules can point to Tarrant, Collin or another county.
Insurers pay close attention to whether a lawyer is prepared to try a case in front of a jury.
From day one
What Nolan checks first
Nolan works to preserve evidence, coverage and medical records so your case is documented in one place.
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01Review step
Preservation letters
Nolan sends preservation letters for vehicle data, ELD and dashcam records in truck cases, and surveillance video from nearby businesses.
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02Review step
Reports and witnesses
He gets the crash report or incident report and talks with witnesses.
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03Review step
Declarations pages
He requests the declarations pages for every insurance policy that may apply, including yours.
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04Review step
Medical records
He collects your records from the trauma center forward, so your injuries, surgeries and prognosis are documented in one place.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
How they happen
Common causes of spinal cord injuries in Dallas
18-wheeler crashes
The size and weight of a loaded truck can cause catastrophic injuries, and FMCSA rules often come into play.
Car crashes and rollovers
High-speed crashes on freeways like I-635 and US-75 can injure the spine in an instant.
Motorcycle crashes
Riders thrown from a bike often suffer back and neck injuries.
Construction and industrial falls
Falls from height are a frequent cause of spinal trauma on job sites.
Dangerous property
Falls caused by broken stairs, missing handrails or hazards a property owner should have fixed.
Finding coverage
Looking past the minimum policy
Texas auto liability policies have minimum limits of $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage. That is far less than a spinal cord injury can cost in the first year alone.
Commercial policies
Nolan looks for a trucking company's commercial policy and an employer's coverage when a driver was working.
Umbrella and UM/UIM
He also checks for umbrella policies and your own UM/UIM coverage.
Injuries at work
If the injury happened at work, the employer's comp status matters. Third-party claims may exist even when workers' comp applies, and an employer that chose not to carry comp can be sued for negligence.
How a case moves
How Nolan builds a spinal cord injury case
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Preserve evidence and identify every responsible party.
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Find all insurance coverage, including UM/UIM and umbrella policies.
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Document your injury and prognosis with your treating doctors.
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Prove future costs with a life care plan and economic analysis.
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Negotiate from a trial-ready file, and file suit when needed.
Don't let the deadline pass
Texas injury lawsuits generally have two years from the injury, with exceptions.
Government claims may require written notice within six months or sooner, and immunity rules must also be checked.
Questions about a deadline? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
Related results
Past result
$10,000,000
18-wheeler accident settlement
Past result
$2,100,000
Motorcycle accident settlement
Pre-suit offer: $0
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Related cases
Related practice areas
Truck accidents
Car accidents
Construction accidents
Brain injuries
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There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
If available, bring treatment records and notes about help, equipment or home changes you need. You can ask questions before future costs are known.
- Fee agreed in writing
- Phone, video or in person
- You talk directly with Nolan
Your written fee agreement also explains how case expenses are handled.
Your case, handled personally
5 reasons to choose Nolan Ryan
Consider life after the hospital
A spinal injury can affect movement, daily activities and work. Nolan reviews the documented effects rather than treating discharge as the end of the losses.
Document ongoing care and support
Nolan considers treatment, equipment and other documented needs alongside the medical evidence, helping build a claim that addresses more than the first medical bill.
Connect responsibility and coverage
Nolan reviews how the incident happened and which policies may apply, keeping liability and coverage questions connected to the evidence of the spinal injury.
Prepare the longer term evidence
Future losses require supporting evidence, not a promise about an outcome. Nolan considers the records and other proof relevant to the injured person's circumstances.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Talk with Nolan Ryan Law about the incident, the records available and your questions. The consultation is free. Fees and case expenses are explained in a written agreement.
- Start with what you know — incident details and report number, if available
- Discuss your questions — evidence, responsibility and possible coverage
- Understand the next steps — consultation and written agreement
- Meet by phone or video — Dallas office meetings by appointment
- Clear expectations — an inquiry does not create an attorney–client relationship
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a life care plan?
It is a detailed report, usually prepared by a nurse or physician life care planner, that lists the medical care, equipment and support an injured person is likely to need over their lifetime, along with the expected costs.
Is a herniated disc a spinal cord injury?
Not exactly. A herniated disc is an injury to the spine, and it can press on nerves or the cord and cause serious symptoms. These injuries can still support a significant claim when they are properly documented.
What if the at-fault driver only has minimum coverage?
Your own UM/UIM coverage may help if you have it. Nolan also checks for employer coverage, commercial policies and other responsible parties.
Can my family recover anything?
In some cases, a spouse may have a separate claim for loss of the injured person's companionship and services. Whether that applies depends on the facts.
Should I wait until I finish treatment to call?
No. Evidence like vehicle data and video can be lost quickly. You can call Nolan while you are still in treatment, and he can start preserving evidence while your doctors focus on your care.
Who pays my medical bills while the case is pending?
Depending on coverage, health insurance, PIP, Medicare, Medicaid or workers' comp may pay some bills along the way. Health plans and benefit programs may have repayment claims. Texas PIP has different subrogation rules, including statutory exceptions; Nolan checks each payer separately.
Can I meet Nolan if I can't travel?
Yes. Nolan can meet by phone or video, or come to you at home or at the hospital.
Will my case go to trial?
Most cases resolve without a trial, but not all. Nolan prepares every case as if it may be tried, which helps when negotiating with insurers who are watching to see if a lawyer is ready.