{"id":5491,"date":"2026-11-07T01:10:52","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T01:10:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-costs-albuquerque\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T04:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T04:01:42","slug":"spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-costs-albuquerque","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-rehabilitation-costs-albuquerque\/","title":{"rendered":"Rehabilitation Costs in a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5490\" alt=\"Dented motorcycle roll bar, scuffed helmet, and torn riding jacket in labeled evidence bins on a metal shelf, with a crash diagram on a tablet beside\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/dented-motorcycle-roll-bar-scuffed-helmet-and-torn-riding-ja-photo-4.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Spinal Cord Injury Claims \u00b7 New Mexico<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Rehabilitation Costs in a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Therapy, equipment, home changes and long-term care add up quickly after a spinal cord injury. El Gringo Law helps injured New Mexicans understand which costs may be part of a claim.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Start your free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Start your free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Josh Wood \u00b7 Published November 6, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>Rehabilitation costs are the medical and care expenses that follow a spinal cord injury, from the first hospital stay to years of therapy and equipment. In a New Mexico injury claim, these costs are documented and presented as part of the case. Whether a given expense can be recovered depends on the facts and the medical records. This guide explains the main categories, how they&#8217;re handled, and what happens next.<\/p>\n<h2>What Rehabilitation Costs Mean in a Spinal Cord Injury Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Rehabilitation costs are the bills that keep coming after a spinal cord injury. They start with acute hospital care and can continue through long-term therapy, equipment and daily support.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/spinal-cord-injury\">World Health Organization<\/a> states that spinal cord injury brings long-term functional, economic and healthcare costs. Direct costs are higher during the first year after injury.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is for people hurt in New Mexico and their families. Many are trying to plan around bills that keep arriving months after the accident. Because these costs continue for years, they&#8217;re tracked separately from the first hospital bill. That separate tracking makes it easier to show what care is needed now and what care is likely later.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a spinal cord injury has left you with therapy bills, equipment costs and changes at home, you may have a claim worth talking through with us. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-woman-in-a-wheelchair-works-at-a-desk-in-a-modern-home-off-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a wheelchair works at a desk in a modern office with exposed brick walls.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Rehabilitation Expenses That Can Be Part of a Claim<\/h2>\n<p>Many rehabilitation expenses can be part of a claim when a medical provider documents them. Common categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hospital stays, including inpatient rehabilitation<\/li>\n<li>Physical, occupational and speech therapy<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up visits with other treating physicians<\/li>\n<li>Wheelchairs, braces, transfer equipment and bathing aids, with replacement schedules<\/li>\n<li>Medications, pain management, and bladder and bowel care supplies<\/li>\n<li>Attendant or home care hours that a provider has ordered<\/li>\n<li>Home changes such as ramps, widened doorways and lifts<\/li>\n<li>Vehicle changes such as adapted driving controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some injuries also affect breathing. The <a href=\"https:\/\/msktc.org\/sci\/factsheets\/respiratory-health-and-spinal-cord-injury\">Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center<\/a> states that spinal cord injury can involve respiratory impairment. It may require tracheostomy or ventilator support, which increases respiratory health-care needs.<\/p>\n<p>Not every item on this list will fit every case. The records must tie each expense to the injury and to the care a provider recommends.<\/p>\n<h2>How Damages Are Organized Under New Mexico Law<\/h2>\n<p>Damages are the money values a claim seeks. Economic damages cover money losses, such as past medical bills and expected future medical and care costs. Non-economic damages cover pain, suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. Juries assess these differently than bills.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, future costs are built from medical opinion and records. Estimates alone rarely carry the weight that documented care plans do.<\/p>\n<p>Fault also matters. New Mexico follows pure comparative negligence (shared fault). Under <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/96\/html\/0682-01.html\">Scott v. Rizzo<\/a>, an injured person is no longer totally barred from recovery because of their own fault. A share of fault reduces the award, but it does not end the claim.<\/p>\n<p>When more than one party shares fault, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18541\/index.do\">New Mexico several liability statute<\/a> generally makes each defendant liable only for its own share. That statute has listed exceptions, so the facts of each case matter.<\/p>\n<h2>Medical Bills, Liens and Case-by-Case Handling<\/h2>\n<p>Medical bills can come from many payers, and each one may carry its own repayment rights. Expect bills from hospitals, therapists, doctors and pharmacies. Health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and auto medical payments coverage may each have paid part of the care.<\/p>\n<p>Questions about medical bills and insurance payments often come up when an injury claim is resolved. These are reviewed case by case. The amount and the right depend on who paid and the terms that apply.<\/p>\n<p>For workers hurt on the job, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nmonesource.com\/nmos\/nmsa-unanno\/en\/item\/18555\/index.do\">New Mexico workers&#8217; compensation subrogation statute<\/a> provides that receiving workers&#8217; compensation from the employer operates as an assignment of the claim, to the extent of those payments.<\/p>\n<p>Settlements can also affect need-based benefits. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherreeve.org\/todays-care\/living-with-paralysis\/costs-and-insurance\/financial-planning\/\">Christopher &amp; Dana Reeve Foundation<\/a> lists lawsuits and insurance among funding sources for spinal cord injury care. It also explains how settlements may affect need-based benefits. Our team reviews these bills and liens as part of building the claim, so you know what must be resolved from any recovery.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Cost Picture Is Built, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The cost picture is built in steps, starting with a conversation and moving toward negotiation or a lawsuit. Each step builds on the one before.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Free, confidential first consultation.<\/strong> We review the injury, the accident and the bills you already have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect records.<\/strong> We gather medical records, itemized bills, therapy notes and provider opinions on future care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forecast long-term care.<\/strong> Where long-term needs are significant, a life care plan can set out future care and its estimated costs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total past and projected costs.<\/strong> Figures come from the treating team&#8217;s documentation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate, then sue if needed.<\/strong> Negotiation may resolve the claim. If it does not, a lawsuit may be filed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Each cost must connect back to the injury. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/static.case.law\/nm\/134\/html\/0043-01.html\">Herrera v. Quality Pontiac<\/a>, a proximate cause produces the injury in a natural and continuous sequence. Without it, the injury would not have occurred. It need not be the only cause.<\/p>\n<p>Timelines vary with the medical course and court schedules.<\/p>\n<h2>How the Firm Handles Court Costs and Expenses<\/h2>\n<p>El Gringo Law can advance court costs and litigation expenses. Advancing means the firm pays these costs during the case. Under the firm&#8217;s written agreement, a client may still owe court costs and litigation expenses when a case ends without a recovery.<\/p>\n<p>If there is no recovery, you may be responsible for court costs and the expenses of litigation, as the firm&#8217;s written contingency agreement provides. The written agreement controls the fee percentage and explains how costs are deducted from any recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Read the agreement carefully before you sign it. Ask about any term you don&#8217;t understand.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Work With El Gringo Law on Your Spinal Cord Injury Case<\/h2>\n<p>Josh Wood is the responsible lawyer for this page. He is licensed in New Mexico and Arizona. El Gringo Law handles car accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, negligent security, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and burn injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach is practical. We match medical documentation to each cost category, so the claim reflects the care you actually need. We build from records rather than guesses about the future.<\/p>\n<p>Every case is different; past results do not predict a similar outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Common Questions About Rehabilitation Costs in a Lawsuit<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I include therapy costs if my health insurance paid part of them?<\/summary><p>Therapy costs paid in part by insurance are reviewed as part of the claim. Insurance payments can create repayment rights, which we review with the bills.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a life care plan for future costs?<\/summary><p>Not every case uses one. A life care plan is typically used when long-term needs are significant and need a structured forecast.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What if I had a spinal condition before the accident?<\/summary><p>Prior conditions are reviewed through medical records. Under Herrera, a cause need not be the only cause of an injury.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will I owe costs if there is no recovery?<\/summary><p>Your responsibility for costs is set out in the written contingency agreement.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long will the case take?<\/summary><p>Each case moves at its own pace. Timelines vary with the medical course and court schedules.<\/p><\/details>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-black-accessible-van-with-a-hydraulic-wheelchair-lift-park-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"A black accessible van with a hydraulic wheelchair lift parked on a city street.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Talk With Josh Wood About Your Spinal Cord Injury Costs<\/h2>\n<p>If an injury has changed your daily life and bills keep arriving, you may need to know whether future therapy and equipment belong in a claim. Start with a free, confidential first consultation, with no obligation to continue. Reach Josh Wood and El Gringo Law through the <a href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>El Gringo Law is a personal injury law firm licensed to practice in New Mexico. The information on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Contact us directly to discuss the specific facts of your case. El Gringo Law, 1448 Bridge Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 207-5000.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How we approach rehabilitation costs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every bill is reviewed<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at hospital records, therapy notes, equipment invoices and receipts so that each expense is documented before it is discussed in a claim.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future needs are considered<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinal cord injuries often require care for many years. We work to identify ongoing therapy, equipment and home needs, not just costs from the first months.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focused on serious injury cases<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El Gringo Law focuses its practice on car accidents, trucking accidents and catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries, for clients across New Mexico.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support while you recover<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our team explains each step in plain language, so you can focus on your health and your family.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Start keeping records now<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Save every medical bill, therapy schedule, prescription receipt and mileage log to appointments. Detailed records make it easier to show what your recovery requires.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Call us for a free review of your records<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call us for a free review of your records<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common rehabilitation expenses we look at<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inpatient and outpatient therapy<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical, occupational and speech therapy after a spinal cord injury can continue for months or years, and each session may be documented in your claim.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mobility and assistive equipment<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wheelchairs, braces, transfer devices and adaptive tools may be needed, along with repairs and replacements as your needs change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Home and vehicle modifications<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ramps, bathroom changes, widened doorways and adapted vehicles are sometimes necessary for safe daily living and are reviewed with your care team.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attendant and daily care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some injuries require help with bathing, dressing, meals or medication. Records from your providers help show what care is needed and how often.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk with Josh Wood about your spinal cord injury and rehabilitation costs. Your first consultation is free, confidential and comes with no obligation to continue.<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-0aa01211 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+15052075000\">Call El Gringo Law or submit our contact form<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/elgringolaw.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Call El Gringo Law or submit our contact form<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related practice areas<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in New Mexico | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li>Truck Underride Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer, Albuquerque NM<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- chg:section-siblings -->\n<nav aria-label=\"More in this section\">\n<h2>More in this section<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-rideshare-delivery-crash-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer for Rideshare and Delivery Crashes in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-settle-or-trial-new-mexico\/\">Spinal Cord Injury Cases: Settle or Go to Trial in New Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-slip-and-fall-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury From a Slip and Fall in Albuquerque: Lawyer for Premises Liability<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-stairs-balcony-fall-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury From a Stairs or Balcony Fall in Albuquerque | El Gringo Law<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/resources\/spinal-cord-injury-lawyer-new-mexico\/spinal-cord-injury-stairs-fall-lawyer-albuquerque\/\">Spinal Cord Injury From a Stairway or Balcony Fall in Albuquerque<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<!-- \/chg:section-siblings -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how rehabilitation costs can fit into a New Mexico spinal cord injury claim. 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