Spinal Injury Claims
The spine is one of the most fundamental parts of our functioning body. Damage to the spine can result in significant loss of mobility and in some cases, even paralysis.
If you or someone you know has suffered an injury of this nature due to another person’s negligent act then you may be entitled to compensation.
Spinal injury is a result of a negligent act that is deemed to have been out of your control. Such acts can be traumatic and the resulting impact can be life changing. These types of negligent acts can occur from accidents and inadvertent eventualities.
Some of the ways such negligence can occur are:
Our extensive expertise in such cases has armed us with the knowledge and skill to challenge negligent acts successfully. We can help you too.
Spinal Injury in Road Traffic Accidents
- A spinal injury in a road traffic accident can often be serious with detrimental consequences. It is important to remember the spinal cord is a cluster of nerves that are running from the back of the brain and down the back. Their purpose is to send messages from the brain to the rest of the body to enable movement. If injury is caused to this nerve centre it can cause paralysis, even permanently.These accidents can occur if you are:
- In a vehicle
- On a bus
- A pedestrian
- On a bike/ motorbike
- On a horse
Spinal Injury in Accidents at Work
Spinal injuries at work can be caused from:
- Falls – Falls are the most common ways of getting spinal injury, this can be due to uneven surfaces, stairs, or ladders.
- Lifting and/or carrying heavy objects – This can put a strain on the spine of which can lead to injury.
- Repetitive Movement – This will be most common in factory workers or assembly line workers, repetitive movement can create strain on the spine leading to injury.
- Violence – This is where you have been attacked by a colleague or customer.
Spinal Injury in Falls, Slips and Trips
Spinal injuries can occur from falls, slips and trips. They can occur when the proprietor has a duty of care for the upkeep and maintenance of a property to avoid any harm to the public. These incidents can happen outdoors or indoors. The proprietor will be accountable for your injury if it has been caused by their negligence.
Spinal Cord Injury in Medical Negligence
Spinal Cord injuries can occur under the care of a medical professional. The resulting trauma can be profoundly devastating and, even life-threatening. A medical professional has a duty of care to ensure that appropriate care, to the standards of a competent expert within that field, is given to your diagnosis, operation, treatment, and rehabilitation.
These are some of the most common ways in which spinal cord injuries are caused due to medical negligence:
- Delayed diagnosis
- Misdiagnosis
- Incorrect treatment
- Surgical Errors
If you believe there to have been a negligent act which resulted in a negative impact to your health we advise you to seek advice from our specialist medical negligence team as soon as possible.
If the spinal injury medical negligence claim is in relation to:
A minor: You have up until their 18th Birthday. From the 18th birthday they have a further 3 years to make a claim, until they are 21.
An adult, a claim must be made within 3 years from the date of injury of which occurred or date of knowledge that there has been medical negligence.
Every claim is different from the other, each claim has its own circumstances and situations where they need to be followed up properly and thoroughly. How much you will end up receiving depends on many factors such as these for example:
- The severity of the pain and suffering
- Future implications
- Care, Aids, and/or housing adaptions.
- Expenses incurred as a result of the negligent treatment, including hospital bills, medication, rehabilitation costs, and any future medical care needs.
- Loss of earnings
Our specialists are here to make sure that maximum compensation is achieved with no stone unturned and will not rest assured until they deemed to have done everything possible.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR MY MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM TO SETTLE?
Each claim must be considered upon its own merits. The type of medical evidence we must obtain will be dependent on the act or admission carried out by the medical expert. Whilst we are unable to provide a time frame, we do promise to ensure the claim is dealt with in a swift and professional manner.
WILL I RECEIVE AN INTERIM PAYMENT?
Interim payments are not an automatic right, you will need to show that there is a need for the interim payment for one to be obtained from the relevant insurers.
WOULD YOU ASSIST WITH REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT?
We are not here only to just recover compensation for the malpractice of a medical professional, we are here to also ensure that you are adequately looked at, cared for, and made sure that you are on the right path to recovery. Money can only go so far if you are still suffering so we will do our best to align you with the best medical professionals out there to maximise your chances of recovery.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST ME TO MAKE A MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE CLAIM?
The cost of instructing a medical negligence lawyers can become alarming, even more so when situations like these can unfortunately put you of work. The though of further expenses coming out on-top of your reduced wage can be disheartening.
However, at Zenith Lawyers LLP we make most of our medical negligence claims on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you won’t pay anything upfront and will only pay if your claim is successful at the end. Most legal fees will be covered by the third party and the rest will only be deducted from your compensation award. All this will be formally discussed and agreed with you prior to proceeding forwards with your claim.