Many AI tools produce a single range by using inputs like injury severity, age, and care needs. That can be a useful starting point, but spinal cord injuries often don’t follow a simple template.
In New Mexico, insurers and defense counsel typically focus on what they can verify:
- Documented neurological function (motor strength, sensation, bladder/bowel status)
- Whether the injury’s cause matches the incident (especially when there’s a delayed diagnosis)
- The credible plan for future care (therapy frequency, durable medical equipment, attendant care)
If an AI tool doesn’t have your actual medical record details, it may assume a higher or lower level of disability than what the evidence supports.


