Compensation claims for medical negligence resulting in brain and spinal injuries

The brain and spine contain our essential nervous system. Injury to such structures or the nerves within them can have catastrophic results seriously affecting any person's ability to function normally whether physically or mentally. Thankfully such cases are not common but they do often lead to, when successful, high value and complex medical negligence claims.

At Linder Myers we have a specialist team with extensive experience in medical negligence, and brain or spinal injury claims.

Injuries can result from spinal surgery such as lumbar laminectomy (an operation in which the lamina, a portion of the vertebral bone, is removed from the spine), or brain surgery such as operating on aneurisms or other clots. Such technical surgery is complicated to perform, and therefore also complicated to investigate. We have access to the appropriate medical experts, barristers and specialists in their fields to help research and prove your case.

It is often important when considering the extent of the injury that an appropriate team approach is engaged. This is both in relation to understanding whether that individual has the appropriate capacity to litigate, and to ensure that all appropriate rehabilitation programs are engaged at the earliest opportunity.

Applications for interim payments when liability is satisfied is extremely important in these sorts of cases. At Linder Myers we have a specialist team with extensive experience in dealing in this area.

Is every brain or spinal injury due to medical negligence?

This guide only deals with brain injuries and spinal injuries sustained as a direct result of medical negligence. This means the claimant was undergoing medical treatment or surgery, and a lack of proper care resulted in damage or harm. If the brain or spine injury was acquired before entering hospital – for example in a road traffic accident – our personal injury solicitors may still be able to help you.

How to make a spinal or brain injury claim

If you or a loved one has suffered brain damage or a spinal injury due to medical negligence, contact our medical negligence team today. When they know the details of your case they can begin researching, and decide whether you should go to court – if so, they will represent you in your claim for brain or spinal injury compensation.

How much brain or spinal injury compensation will the claimant get?

If the court decides medical negligence took place, compensation awards for brain damage or spinal injuries are often considerable. The severity of injuries, the extent and permanence of the damage, and the proportion of blame will all be considered. Injuries of this nature can also be awarded sums equal to earnings lost during treatment and recovery, or in some cases, loss of any future earnings prevented by the injury. Of course, no amount of money will make up for an injury like this, but compensation could help ensure a better quality of life for the claimant and their loved ones.