Tacoma Spinal Injury Lawyer
Tacoma spinal injury lawyers fight for maximum compensation while you focus on healing from spinal cord damage, vertebral fractures, and other serious back injuries.
Tacoma Spinal Injury Attorneys
Tacoma Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers You Can Count On
Key takeaway: A spinal injury can change your life instantly. Our Tacoma spinal injury lawyers help you get the medical care, support, and financial relief you need while you focus on healing.
A spinal injury is one of the most serious physical traumas a person can experience. Damage to your spine — or the nerves connected to it — can affect movement, sensation, independence, and nearly every part of daily life. When this happens because someone else made a careless or reckless choice, you deserve answers, support, and strong legal help.
At Strong Law Accident & Injury Attorneys, our Tacoma spinal injury team brings together decades of experience, a 98% win rate, and the insights of former insurance professionals who know how adjusters try to reduce these claims. We’ve helped many people in Pierce County navigate the challenges that come after a spinal injury, and we’re here to guide you through every step.
For people facing severe mobility loss, we also serve clients as a Tacoma paralysis lawyer, offering compassionate guidance during the most difficult medical outcomes.
If you or someone close to you experienced a spinal injury in Tacoma or any nearby city, call (206) 737-1421 or use our online contact form to schedule a free consultation. You can also meet us at our Tacoma office at 1120 Pacific Ave Suite 110, Tacoma, WA 98402, or request a virtual, home, or hospital visit.
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Understanding Spinal Cord and Spinal Column Injuries
Summary: A spinal injury affects how signals travel between your brain and body. Even partial injuries can cause long-lasting physical and emotional effects.
Your spine is an important structure made up of bones, discs, joints, and nerves. It supports your body, allows you to move, and carries signals that control your muscles and senses. When this system is damaged, even slightly, the results can be life-changing.
Common types of spinal injuries
- Complete spinal cord injury: Total loss of movement and feeling below the injury.
- Incomplete spinal cord injury: Some movement or feeling remains, often with weakness, pain, or reduced control.
- Fractured or crushed vertebrae
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Pinched or compressed nerves
- Spinal cord bruising or swelling
Common symptoms of spinal injuries
- Loss of movement or muscle control
- Sharp or ongoing back and neck pain
- Tingling, burning, or numbness in the arms or legs
- Weakness in your hands, arms, or legs
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Trouble breathing with high-level neck injuries
- Muscle spasms or stiffness
- Chronic nerve pain
These injuries may require time in the hospital, surgery, physical therapy, mobility equipment, and long-term follow-up care. Resources such as the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center and the CDC’s spinal cord injury page highlight just how complex and costly these injuries can be.
Common Causes of Spinal Injuries in Tacoma
Summary: Most spinal injuries in Tacoma happen because of avoidable accidents involving negligence, unsafe conditions, or preventable mistakes.
Our Tacoma spinal injury attorneys regularly handle cases where a serious back or spinal cord injury could have been avoided if others had taken basic safety steps.
Motor vehicle crashes
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian collisions often create enough force to injure the spine. These impacts can cause broken vertebrae, nerve damage, or serious disc injuries. If your spinal injury stems from a traffic crash, our team can also coordinate with our motor vehicle accident lawyers to build the strongest possible claim.
Many spinal injuries come from high-impact collisions. If your injury happened in a crash, our Tacoma car accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation.
Motorcycle and bicycle accidents
Riders and cyclists are exposed and unprotected, so even a “minor” impact can cause major damage. Falls, being thrown from a bike, or being hit by a car can lead to serious spine trauma and long-term mobility issues.
If your injuries happened on a bike or motorcycle, our Tacoma motorcycle accident attorneys can help build a strong claim against the at-fault driver.
Slip-and-fall and unsafe property conditions
Falls from ladders, stairs, or balconies — and even simple slips on wet floors or uneven pavement — are a leading cause of spinal injuries. When a property owner fails to keep walkways safe, they can be held responsible for the harm that follows.
If unsafe property conditions caused your fall, our Tacoma premises liability lawyers can help you hold the property owner accountable.
Workplace and construction accidents
Construction sites, warehouses, and industrial workplaces carry a higher risk of falling objects, unstable scaffolding, unsafe ladders, and machinery-related incidents. These hazards can lead to serious back and spinal cord injuries that may prevent you from returning to your job.
Sports and outdoor activity accidents
High-impact sports, diving accidents, and other recreational activities can also cause spinal cord injuries. Even when you assume some risk by playing a sport, another person’s reckless actions or unsafe facility conditions can still give rise to a legal claim.
Violence, assault, and medical negligence
Physical attacks, gunshot injuries, and other violent acts can cause severe damage to the spinal cord. In some cases, preventable mistakes during surgery, missed diagnoses, or complications in medical treatment can also result in spinal injuries. When this happens, our team evaluates whether a medical malpractice or negligent security claim may be appropriate.
Many spinal injuries occur alongside head trauma. Our Tacoma brain injury attorneys can support clients with multiple serious injuries.
Life-Changing Effects of a Spinal Injury
Summary: Spinal injuries affect physical ability, emotional health, and long-term financial stability. Your claim should reflect every part of that impact.
A spinal injury can reshape every part of your life. The effects often extend far beyond the initial pain or hospital stay and can follow you for years.
Physical effects
- Loss of movement in the legs
- Loss of movement in both arms and legs
- Severe nerve pain, burning, or tingling
- Breathing problems with higher-level neck injuries
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Muscle spasms and stiffness
- Reduced mobility and independence
Emotional and mental effects
- Anxiety and fear about the future
- Depression and grief over lost abilities
- Post-traumatic stress from the accident
- Changes in relationships and family roles
- Loss of independence and privacy
Financial impact
The financial toll of a spinal injury is often enormous. It may include:
- Time in the hospital and follow-up visits
- Spine surgery or revision procedures
- Physical and daily-living therapy
- Wheelchairs, lifts, braces, and other mobility devices
- Changes to your home or vehicle for accessibility
- Long-term care, in-home aides, or support services
- Lost wages and reduced ability to work in the future
As a spinal cord injury attorney Tacoma families trust, our goal is to make sure every cost — present and future — is reflected in your claim and not pushed onto you and your loved ones.
In the most tragic cases, spinal injuries can be fatal. If you lost a loved one, our Tacoma wrongful death lawyers can help your family seek justice and accountability.
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"Just wanted to say thank you to Jed and his team at Strong Law. Not only was I happy with the outcome, but the entire process as a whole. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone. Thanks again."
“Unbelievable work!”
"I had a claim involving my own insurance company. I tried to negotiate with them, and they completely denied my claim – two times. I then hired Strong Law, and the change was instant. The insurance company immediately began negotiating, and Jed was able to secure an unbelievably good settlement. I will never again attempt to take-on an insurance company without Strong Law in my corner. Thank you!"
“I got justice and awesome compensation.”
"I hired Strong Law after my car accident. Jed and his team worked hard on my case. They were professional and compassionate through my surgery and as I recovered, and they were awesome on communication. I got justice and awesome compensation. I would recommend Strong Law to anyone in my situation."
Who May Be Liable for a Spinal Injury?
Summary: To get compensation, we must show that someone else’s actions led to your injury. Our team handles the investigation from start to finish.
Determining who is legally responsible is one of the most important parts of a spinal injury case. Depending on how the injury happened, responsible parties may include:
- Negligent drivers and trucking companies
- Employers, contractors, or site supervisors
- Property owners and property management companies
- Manufacturers of unsafe or defective products
- Medical professionals and healthcare facilities
- Government entities responsible for roads or public spaces
Our lawyers review how the injury occurred, gather evidence, and identify every possible source of compensation. In many cases, there may be more than one at-fault party, which can increase the available insurance coverage.
Washington’s Comparative Negligence Rule
Summary: Even if you were partly at fault, you may still recover money for your injuries.
Washington uses a comparative negligence system. This means you can receive compensation even if you were partly responsible for the accident, but your recovery is reduced by your share of responsibility.
For example, if your total damages are $600,000 and you are found 20% at fault, you can still receive $480,000. Insurance companies often try to increase your share of blame to reduce what they pay. Our attorneys push back against unfair fault arguments and protect your right to a fair recovery.
Washington’s Deadlines for Spinal Injury Claims
Summary: Most cases must be filed within three years, but some situations have shorter deadlines.
In Washington, strict time limits apply to personal injury and wrongful death claims:
- Most personal injury claims: 3 years from the date of the accident
- Wrongful death claims: 3 years from the date of death
- Claims against government entities: formal notice often required within 90 days before filing suit
These deadlines matter. Waiting too long can make it harder to find evidence and may even prevent you from filing a lawsuit at all. If you have questions about timing, our Tacoma spinal injury lawyers can review your situation and explain your options.
What to Do After a Spinal Injury Accident
Summary: The steps you take after an accident can help both your health and your legal claim.
- Call for help and limit movement. If you suspect a spinal injury, staying as still as possible can reduce the risk of further damage.
- Get medical attention immediately. Emergency care protects your health and creates a clear record of your injuries.
- Report the accident. Notify police, your employer, or the property owner so an official report is created.
- Collect photos and witness information. If you can, or if someone with you can help, document the scene and get names and contact details.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions. Consistent treatment shows that you are taking your recovery seriously and helps support your claim.
- Avoid giving a recorded statement to insurance companies. Adjusters may use your words against you later.
- Contact Strong Law before negotiating with insurers. Our lawyers can step in early, protect your rights, and handle communications for you.
How Strong Law Helps Spinal Injury Victims
Summary: We use medical insight, thorough investigation, and deep insurance knowledge to help you recover what you deserve.
When you need a spine injury lawyer Tacoma residents can count on, Strong Law offers a full-service approach designed for serious injury cases.
1. Detailed investigation
We collect and review:
- Police and accident reports
- Scene photos and videos
- Medical records and imaging results
- Witness statements
- Black-box or cell phone data when available
When needed, we also work with accident reconstruction experts and other specialists to clearly explain how your injury occurred.
2. Working with medical experts
We collaborate with spine surgeons, neurologists, pain specialists, rehabilitation doctors, and life-care planners. This helps us understand your diagnosis, the expected course of treatment, and what your long-term needs are likely to be.
3. Identifying all liable parties
Many spinal injury cases involve multiple responsible parties. We look for every individual, company, or agency that may be liable so that no potential source of compensation is overlooked.
4. Calculating the full value of your claim
Your compensation may include:
- Past and future medical treatment
- Physical and daily-living therapy
- Mobility devices and assistive technology
- Changes to your home or vehicle
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and loss of enjoyment of life
We often bring in economists and life-care planners to make sure the full financial impact of your spinal injury is clearly documented.
5. Skilled negotiation and litigation
Our attorneys include former insurance professionals who understand how claims are evaluated behind the scenes. We know the tactics adjusters use to reduce settlement offers, and we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. This approach helps us negotiate from a position of strength and, when necessary, present a compelling case in court.
We also understand that traveling can be difficult after a serious injury. When needed, we can meet you virtually, at home, or in the hospital so you do not have to choose between your recovery and your legal case.
For additional support across all types of injury claims, visit our Tacoma personal injury lawyer resource page.
Common Spinal Injuries We Handle
Summary: We assist with all types of spinal injuries, from slipped discs to complete loss of movement.
Our Tacoma spinal cord attorneys handle a wide range of injuries, including:
- Neck (cervical) spine injuries
- Mid-back (thoracic) spine injuries
- Lower-back (lumbar) spine injuries
- Sacrum and tailbone injuries
- Loss of movement in the legs
- Loss of movement in both arms and legs
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Vertebral fractures and dislocations
- Nerve compression and spinal cord bruising
Whether your injury is temporary or long-term, we create a legal strategy tailored to your specific diagnosis and goals.
Long-Term Effects of Spinal Injuries
Summary: Spinal injuries often lead to lifelong challenges. Your case must reflect long-term medical and financial needs.
Many spinal injuries require ongoing treatment and careful monitoring. Long-term challenges may include:
- Chronic pain and nerve symptoms
- Limited movement or dependence on mobility devices
- Trouble with bladder or bowel control
- Breathing or heart-related complications with higher-level injuries
- Increased risk of infections, sores, or blood clots
- Need for regular follow-up care and therapy
Your claim needs to cover future treatment and support — not just today’s medical bills. Our team works to ensure your settlement or verdict accounts for the full impact of your spinal injury over time.
Catastrophic spinal injuries often require lifelong care. Our Tacoma catastrophic injury lawyers can help ensure future treatment is fully covered.
Why People Choose Strong Law
Summary: Our mix of experience, compassion, and insider knowledge helps us get strong results for spinal injury victims.
People turn to Strong Law because:
- We have a 98% win rate in the cases we take to court.
- We have helped thousands of injured clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
- We bring insider knowledge from the insurance industry to every spinal cord case.
- We prepare each case as if it will go to trial, which helps us negotiate from strength.
- We provide personal, responsive support and clear communication at every step.
Many clients also choose us when they need a Tacoma catastrophic injury lawyer to handle severe spinal injuries and long-term medical needs. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options, and build a plan that fits your goals.
Free Consultation — Tacoma Spinal Injury Lawyers
Strong Law represents spinal injury victims across Tacoma, Pierce County, and throughout Washington. If a spinal injury has changed your life or the life of someone you love, you don’t have to navigate the medical bills, insurance pressure, and legal process on your own.
Our firm offers free, no-obligation case evaluations. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact Strong Law Accident & Injury Attorneys:
- Address: 1120 Pacific Ave Suite 110, Tacoma, WA 98402
- Phone: (206) 737-1421
- Contact Form: Request your free consultation
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal injury because of someone else’s actions, reach out today. Our Tacoma spinal cord injury lawyers are ready to review your case, answer your questions, and help you move forward.
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