Spinal Injury Claim
The emotional and psychological effects of a spinal injury can be devastating. Not only can it affect the loved ones around you, but it can also have far reaching consequences on other major areas of your life. In most cases, you will have to make huge financial adjustments depending on the extent of your injury. If you have been victim to a spinal injury at work, in a road traffic accident, or a fall, then you may be entitled to compensation.
Spinal injury in more detail
A spinal injury is damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. The spinal cord does not have to be severed in order for a loss of functioning to occur. Often the spinal cord can remain intact, but cease to work properly. Generally, the more severe the injury is, the higher the loss of function.
Steps you should take in order to make a claim
Evidence will need to be gathered outlining that someone else negligently caused or contributed to the accident that caused the spinal injury. It must be proven that the accident actually caused the injury and fully demonstrate the extent of the injury and its consequences on your well-being.
In most cases the party you are claiming against would have owed you a duty of care, and that duty was breached. For instance, if the accident happened at work, the employer would be responsible for owing his employee a duty of care. You should note that the amounts of compensation awarded in spinal injury claims are usually higher than an average personal injury claim.
How much compensation you are likely to receive will depend on a number of factors. The amount of pain and suffering that has been caused to you will be one of the first points to be considered. However, it is likely that the accident would have affected other major areas of your life too. Your financial situation is likely to be impacted, as you may have to purchase specialist equipment and hire help for rehabilitation. You may have to make adjustments to your accommodation to suit your needs.
The types of accidents that can occur:
Spinal injuries caused from road traffic accidents
If you have been hit by an object, fallen, or suffered any other type of accident, you may be entitled to compensation. You will have to prove that your employer owed you a duty of care and that this was breached.
Spinal injuries resulting from road traffic accidents
If you can prove that you have suffered pain and grave financial loss as a result from your spinal injury, you may be entitled to claim compensation. Again, it will have to be shown that it was the negligence of the other party that caused the accident which resulted in the spinal injury.
Spinal injury resulting from a sports injury
Injuries obtained during a game is often a common thing as there is often an element of risk involved, However, if the spinal injury occurred due to a fault of a third party, you may be entitled to claim. If you have sustained a spinal injury through no fault of your own, our specialist team of solicitors will assess your case and work to achieve the best possible result.
