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A spinal cord injury can lead to lifelong medical care, lost income, and expenses that continue for decades. Our attorneys work to uncover every available source of compensation and build a claim that reflects the full impact of the injury.
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A spinal cord injury is not a single medical bill. It can mean years of treatment, rehabilitation, attendant care, home modifications, vehicle adaptations, and lost income. The financial impact often extends far beyond the initial hospitalization, which is why early settlement offers frequently fall short of the true cost of the injury.
Our team handles catastrophic spine and paralysis cases throughout Las Vegas and Clark County, including claims involving permanent disability and lifelong care needs.
Gina Corena’s experience on the insurance-defense side provides insight into how insurers evaluate catastrophic injury claims and the issues that often arise when future damages are disputed.
Consultations are free, cases are handled on a contingency basis, and there is no fee unless compensation is recovered.
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Where the spine is damaged, everything that follows changes. Higher injuries usually affect more of the body. The level of injury also shapes recovery, long-term care, and the value of a claim. Some injuries fully cut off function below the site. Others leave partial movement or sensation.
The injuries and causes generally fall into these groups:
No two spinal cord injuries are the same. The level and type of injury shape the long-term care needs and the value of the case. We don’t estimate that from the surface. We work with treating physicians and medical experts to document exactly what happened, because everything in these cases starts there.
A spinal cord injury claim can include the full cost of lifetime medical care, attendant care, home and vehicle modifications, and lost earning capacity. It also includes compensation for the way the injury changes daily life and independence.
Nevada does not cap damages in most personal injury cases. In situations involving extreme misconduct, such as drunk driving, punitive damages may also apply without a statutory limit.
Nevada follows a comparative negligence rule. If you are found partially responsible, your recovery is reduced by the percentage of fault you bear. For example, if lifetime damages total $4,000,000 and you are found to be 10 percent at fault, the recovery is $3,600,000. But if fault exceeds 51 percent, there is no recovery.
Because these cases involve high lifetime values, insurance companies fight them aggressively. We look beyond the first policy and pursue all available coverage, including multiple policies and umbrella insurance, to reflect the real cost of long-term care.
A single insurance policy is rarely enough to cover a spinal cord injury. We look at every possible source of coverage, including the at-fault driver, employers or property owners if they’re involved, product liability where it applies, and your own insurance policies. Each layer can matter when long-term care is at stake.
From there, we focus on what comes next. A life-care planner outlines the full scope of future needs, including surgeries, equipment, attendant care, and home modifications. An economist then translates those future costs into present-day value.
This is where these cases are often decided. It’s not just the bills you already have, but the cost of care ahead. We build that future number carefully so it can withstand an insurer or a jury.
Gina Corena started the firm in 2013 at age 34. Since then, she’s been recognized among Nevada’s top personal injury attorneys, including honors such as “Top 40 Under 40” and “Ten Best Attorneys.” She has spent her entire career practicing in Nevada.
We handle cases in Clark County, where these claims are actually filed and tried. Our attorneys know the Eighth Judicial District Court, the local adjusters handling catastrophic injury files, and the defense firms insurers rely on. That familiarity can affect how a case is valued and how quickly it moves.
When you work with us, you’re not passed around. You get direct access to your attorney and a team that handles serious injury cases every day. Consultations are free, we work on contingency, and we serve both English- and Spanish-speaking clients. You don’t pay unless we win.
Las Vegas sees spinal cord injuries from a range of high-impact incidents. High-speed crashes on I-15, multi-vehicle collisions near the Spaghetti Bowl, trucking accidents, construction falls, and diving incidents all send victims to UMC’s trauma center. The cause may differ, but the severity is often the same.
Lifetime costs can exceed $5 million for high tetraplegia in a young adult. Low tetraplegia averages around $3.8 million, and paraplegia around $2.5 million, before lost wages are added. These figures are based on the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (2024, 2023 data). Younger victims typically face the highest long-term financial impact.
In Nevada, most personal injury cases must be filed within two years under NRS 11.190. That deadline matters because evidence and witness details can fade quickly.
It starts with a free consultation where we listen to what happened, identify who may be responsible, and move quickly to preserve key evidence from the scene, vehicles, or any involved products.
Next comes building the full picture of the future. Medical records, input from treating physicians, a life-care plan, and an economist’s report work together to show the long-term cost of the injury. Many cases begin to resolve once that number is clearly documented.
If the offer doesn’t reflect the full value of the case, we file suit. Every spinal cord injury case is prepared for trial from the start, because serious cases are valued based on what a jury would likely decide.
The experience of our attorneys ranges from insurance and commercial law to personal injury and other areas which give our team an unmatched ability to reach a favorable outcome in your case. We handle each matter with accountability and responsiveness, as if we were representing ourselves.
There is no cap on damages in a standard case. Value depends on lifetime care needs, lost earning capacity, and the level of injury, and can range from about $1 million to more than $10 million in severe cases.
The at-fault parties and their insurers are responsible for your injuries. We look at every layer of coverage, including multiple defendants, umbrella policies, and your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage when primary limits aren’t enough.
A life-care plan is an expert projection of all future needs and costs related to your injury, including surgeries, medical equipment, attendant care, and home modifications. It forms the foundation of a catastrophic injury claim.
Often not on its own. That is why we map the entire insurance tower and seek additional defendants and policies to cover the true lifetime cost.
An incomplete injury means some function or sensation remains below the site of injury, while a complete injury results in a total loss of function. The difference affects recovery expectations, long-term care needs, and the overall value of the claim.
As a former las vegas car accident attorney, Ms. Corena has gained the experience and knowledge that many personal injury attorneys simply do not have access to.
“Top 40 Under 40” attorney by the American Society of Legal Advocates
“Ten Best Attorneys” in Nevada
