Spinal Injury Claims
Free guidance and advice on when spinal injury claims are possible.
If you’ve suffered a spinal injury, you’ll already know how life-changing it can be. This article guides you through the essentials of making a spinal injury claim, helping you understand your rights and what steps you might take next.
You’ll find clear answers to common questions about the claims process and what support is available.
If you’re unsure about your situation or need more personalised help, you can always contact us. We’ll review your case for free, explain you options and connect you with a trusted law firm if you want to proceed with a claim.
What Are Spinal Injury Claims?
Spinal injury claims involve seeking compensation after an accident or incident causes damage to your spine. You can start a claim to recover losses related to medical care, rehabilitation, loss of earnings, and long-term needs.
What Type Of Spinal Injury Can I Claim For?
You can claim for a range of spinal injuries, including:
Fractures: vertebral fractures from falls, car accidents, or impacts
Spinal cord damage: partial or complete loss of movement and sensation (paralysis)
Herniated discs: slipped or bulging discs after lifting accidents
Nerve damage: compression or severance affecting mobility or sensation
Chronic pain syndromes: persistent pain following trauma
As well as your own suffering, spinal injuries can have a devastating impact on the lives of your loved ones. Therefore, it’s important that any settlement takes this into account.
If you’d like free advice about making a spinal injury claim, why not get in touch with our team today?
Eligibility Criteria For Spinal Injury Claims
To qualify for a spinal injury claim, your situation needs to meet specific criteria relating to liability, injury type, and time limits. Here are the main criteria solicitors will usually check before taking on your claim:
Legal Duty of Care: It must be proven that the party responsible owed you a duty of care at the time of your accident.
Proof of Negligence: You must show that the other party was at fault for the incident that caused your spinal injury.
Demonstrable Injury: Your spinal injury should be confirmed by medical evidence, including hospital or GP records.
Causation Link: There needs to be a clear connection between the negligent action and your diagnosed spinal injury.
Claim Period: You usually need to start your claim within three years from the date of the injury or when you first became aware of it, as outlined in the Limitation Act 1980.
You don’t need to become a legal expert to start a spinal injury claim. Instead, you can contact us if you’d like a specialist to assess your eligibility for free. If you decide to proceed, we could connect you with a trusted law firm right away.
Who Can I Make A Claim Against?
After a spinal injury, you can make a claim against various parties if evidence shows their negligence caused your injury. Eligible defendants typically include:
Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, GPs or private clinics may be liable for spinal injuries resulting from surgical error, misdiagnosis, or other negligent medical treatment. Importantly, you can sue both private, or NHS providers in the right circumstances.
Businesses or Property Owners: You may claim against shops, venues, or landlords if unsafe premises management contributed to your injury.
Drivers or Vehicle Owners: Claims can follow road traffic collisions, whether you were injured as a passenger, driver, cyclist, or pedestrian.
Employers: Claims often arise if you’ve suffered a spinal injury at work because of an unsafe environment, lack of safety training or faulty equipment.
Local Authorities or Public Bodies: Claims can involve injuries sustained because of hazards in public spaces, such as unsafe pavements or poorly maintained premises.
If you’d like to check who you might need to compensate you for a spinal injury, please feel free to call today.
What Spinal Injury Compensation Covers
Spinal injury compensation covers a range of losses and costs resulting from your injury. When you make a claim, you could receive compensation for the following:
General damages: Covers compensation for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity. For example, this includes the impact on mobility and everyday life.
Special damages: Covers direct financial losses. Examples include loss of earnings, lost bonuses, and impact on future earning capacity if you’re unable to return to work.
Medical expenses: Includes rehabilitation, physiotherapy, private treatment, prescription costs, or specialist equipment like mobility aids.
Care and assistance: Compensates for paid and unpaid care required at home. For instance, professional carers or support from relatives.
Adaptations to your home or vehicle: Covers costs to adapt your property or vehicle for accessibility, such as ramps, stairlifts, widened doors, or adapted vehicles.
Travel costs: Includes additional journeys to medical appointments or rehabilitation centres resulting from your spinal injury.
For specific guidance on what spinal injury compensation covers in your case, you’re free to contact us for specialist advice.
Is A Solicitor Needed For Spinal Injury Claims?
For most spinal injury claims, solicitors provide expertise in gathering evidence, valuing claims, and negotiating with insurers. Their involvement often eases the claims process, especially where liability is disputed, or complex medical evidence is needed.
How To Pick The Right Law Firm
Select the right law firm for your spinal injury claim by considering these factors:
Experience with spinal injury claims, such as cases involving traumatic fractures or spinal cord lesions
Accreditation by recognised legal bodies, including the Law Society’s Personal Injury Accreditation Scheme
No Win No Fee options for spinal injury compensation claims
Transparent communication and regular case updates
Client reviews with case outcomes and service ratings
If you contact our team for free advice on claiming for a spinal injury, we could connect you with a specialist law firm. Those we work with are all SRA regulated meaning you they work to the highest legal standards.
The Benefits of No Win No Fee Spinal Injury Claims
No Win No Fee spinal injury claims let you access legal expertise without upfront costs. These agreements, known as Conditional Fee Agreements, offer several advantages:
Reduced Financial Risk
You pay nothing if your claim doesn’t succeed, so you’re not exposed to legal fees if there’s no compensation.Accessible Legal Support
You can instruct experienced solicitors regardless of your financial situation, increasing access to justice after spinal injuries.Motivated Representation
Law firms only receive payment when you recover compensation, incentivising strong representation and a focus on securing the best outcome.Clear Fee Structure
You agree legal costs in advance, so you can understand the deductions if your claim succeeds. The amount solicitors can deduct is capped at 25% of your compensation, in line with current regulations.
The law firms we work with all provide No Win No Fee spinal injury claims. This means that, if you decide to work with them, they’ll manage your case from start to finish while you concentrate on making the best recovery possible.
Contact Us For Free Support and Advice
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a spinal injury, you don’t have to face the claims process alone. The right guidance can make a world of difference to your recovery and your future.
Our team is here to assess your spinal injury claim for free, so why not contact us today?
You’ll get clear answers to your questions and practical help to explore your options with confidence.