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McAllen Brain Injuries: Key Facts Brain Injury Rehab in the Valley Paying for Rehab and Insurance Liens Contact Our McAllen Office Frequently Asked QuestionsMcAllen Brain Injuries: Key Facts
- Hidalgo County now has two Level I trauma centers. South Texas Health System McAllen and DHR Health in Edinburg are both on the DSHS trauma facility list.
- Before 2022, the closest Level I trauma center was 240 miles away in San Antonio. The Governor’s office noted the gap when DHR was designated.
- STHS McAllen admits more than 1,250 trauma patients a year. Its Level I designation runs through 2028, Mega Doctor News reported.
- Hidalgo County had 52 traffic deaths and 360 serious injuries in 2025. McAllen alone had 13 deaths and 56 serious injuries, according to TxDOT.
Brain Injury Rehab in the Valley
The DHR Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Edinburg treats brain injuries of all severity levels and is CARF-accredited for brain injury care. Recovery often moves through stages:
- Acute care: Surgery, intensive care and early treatment at the trauma center.
- Inpatient rehab: Several hours of therapy a day to rebuild movement, speech and memory.
- Outpatient therapy: Continued physical, speech and cognitive therapy after going home.
- Long-term support: Home care, job retraining and help with daily tasks.
A fair settlement must cover every stage, not just the first hospital stay.
Paying for Rehab and Insurance Liens
Who Pays First
Health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare usually pay medical bills first. They then claim repayment from your settlement through a lien. We negotiate those liens to keep more money for your care.
What You Can Recover
Under § 41.0105, you recover medical costs actually paid or owed, not the higher billed amount. Future care is valued by experts.
State Programs
The HHSC Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services program can help people 15 and older after insurance pays, though it may have a waiting list.
Contact Our McAllen Office
Our McAllen office is at 3700 N 10th St, Suite 101. We gather trauma, rehab and billing records and work with life care planners on future costs. See our spinal cord injury, truck accident, motorcycle accident and wrongful death pages. For statewide rules, see our Texas brain injury page.
Call 956-982-1800. You pay nothing unless we win.
Frequently Asked Questions:
McAllen Brain Injury FAQs
Should I settle before I finish rehab?
Usually not. Until your doctors know how much you will recover, it is hard to value future care and lost income. Settling early can leave you short.
Will my health insurance take part of my settlement?
Often, yes. Insurers, Medicaid and Medicare can claim repayment. Many liens can be reduced through negotiation.
Can I recover the cost of a family member caring for me?
Yes. The value of care at home, even when a relative provides it, can be part of your damages.
What if I cannot go back to my job after a brain injury?
You can claim lost earning ability, not just past wages. Vocational experts can show how the injury limits the work you can do.
How long do I have to file a McAllen brain injury claim?
Usually two years from the injury. Claims against a city or county need written notice much sooner.
AT THE LAW GIANT,
We Win Big!
Valley families no longer have to travel to San Antonio for top-level trauma care. But brain injury recovery does not end at the hospital. Inpatient rehab, therapy and support at home are expensive, and insurers often push to settle before those costs are known.
Call The Law Giant at 956-982-1800 or contact us online for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we win.
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