Expert Solicitors for Spinal Injury Claims
Whether your injury was the result of a sudden accident or a clinical error, our team provides the expert legal guidance necessary to build a robust spinal injury claim. We understand that no two injuries are the same, which is why we offer a tailored approach to both traumatic spinal injury claims and medical spinal injury claims.
Securing Compensation for Traumatic Spinal Injuries
When an accident results in a spinal cord injury, the path to recovery requires significant financial and medical support. At Cordell & Co, we specialise in traumatic spinal injury claims arising from various incidents:
- Road Traffic Accidents: Including pedestrian, passenger, and cyclist spinal injury claims.
- Workplace Incidents: Protecting the rights of workers injured by falls or machinery.
- Public Liability: Pursuing compensation for serious falls on poorly maintained premises.
Serious Injury
How Much Compensation Can I Get for a Spinal Cord Injury?
When making a spinal cord injury claim, the compensation awarded is designed to cover two main areas: general damages for your pain and suffering, and special damages for your financial losses.
Given the long-term requirements associated with spinal cord damage, special damages typically form the largest part of spinal cord injury compensation claims. This ensures that every financial impact - from immediate loss of earnings to the lifetime costs of specialist equipment and private care - is fully accounted for.
The Role of Interim Payments
For a spinal cord injury claim, the final settlement can take time as we must accurately predict your future needs. Where liability is admitted, we prioritise securing interim payments. These are advanced instalments of your final compensation that allow you to fund private physiotherapy and home modifications immediately.
Steps to Take After a Spinal Injury
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, taking the following steps can help protect your wellbeing and your future legal rights:
- Prioritise Medical Care: Ensure you are under the care of a specialist Spinal Cord Injury Centre (SCIC) for the best rehabilitative outcomes.
- Keep Financial Records: Retain receipts for all out-of-pocket expenses, travel to appointments, and equipment costs.
- Document Your Recovery: A daily diary of your symptoms and challenges can provide vital evidence for your spinal injury claim.
- Seek Specialist Legal Advice: Contact spinal injury negligence claims solicitors as early as possible to ensure evidence is preserved and your claim is filed within the legal time limits.
How Long Do I Have to Make a Spinal Injury Claim?
In England and Wales, the standard time limit for starting a spinal injury claim is three years, a timeframe known as the limitation period under the Limitation Act 1980. However, exactly when that three-year clock starts ticking depends on the specific nature of your injury and how it occurred.
For traumatic spinal injury claims, such as those resulting from a road traffic accident or a fall at work, the three-year period usually begins on the date the accident occurred. In contrast, for medical spinal injury claims, the period starts from the date of knowledge. This is the point at which you first became aware - or could reasonably have been expected to be aware - that your spinal injury was caused by substandard medical care or clinical negligence.
Expert Legal Support When You Need It Most
With strict legal time limits in place for spinal cord injury claims, early legal intervention is vital to securing the evidence and interim payments you need. Whether you are pursuing a traumatic spinal injury claim or a case for medical negligence, our specialist team is ready to help you rebuild. Contact us today for your confidential consultation.
How We Can Help
Our committed team of specialists will guide you through every step of the process providing you with honest advice and realistic outcomes to expect on your case. Our team are experts in personal injury and we have been helping people for 30 years. We have a proven track record in obtaining excellent results for our clients.
We also understand the mental, financial and physical difficulty you may be suffering with and will do our utmost to support you throughout the case.
