SPINAL INJURY SOLICITORS

An SCI is usually a catastrophic event for the individual and his immediate family. Motor and sensory paralysis can have serious physiological implications however one way to help put your life back together is by getting compensation if another party was at fault. Legal Claim UK is a network of accident lawyers who are all members of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts¹. We deal with claims using the no win no fee scheme and pay compensation in full with no deductions². Our claims scheme is completely risk free and you will not be asked to pay anything at all as the case proceeds. A section of our members are specialist spinal injury solicitors and are recognised by "The Spinal Injuries Association" as experts in their field.

In order to claim compensation it is usually necessary to prove 'negligence' which is defined as a failure to take reasonable care for the safety of another person to whom a duty of care is owed. It is also necessary to show that the negligent behaviour caused injury or loss to justify a damages claim. Damages are divided into two categories being those which can be calculated accurately and those that must be assessed.

• General damages represents compensation for items that are difficult to calculate accurately with the major claim under this section usually being the pain and suffering for the injury. Other items can include the award of a sum for a change in lifestyle or for disadvantage on the open labour market in the future. These sums are assessed by a Judge after consideration of Judicial guidelines and the awards of damages in previously decided cases.
• Special Damages represents compensation for losses and expenses that can be calculated with precision and the main items claimed usually relate to wages losses and continuing care in the future. All other expenses and losses reasonably incurred as a result of the accident can be claimed under this section.

There are a number of voluntary organisations and Charities that provide information and practical help to sufferers. In addition our experienced spinal injury solicitors will be able to help in dealing not only your compensation claim but may also be able to assist you with other aspects of this condition. The following links may provide some answers to immediate questions:

Spinal Injuries Association - representing those whose lives are affected by paralysis and promoting full integration into society.

Back Up Trust - national charity supporting those who have suddenly been paralysed through spinal cord injury.

Association for Spinal Injury Research, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (ASPIRE) - carries out research and provides support to those with spinal injuries based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore.

INSPIRE Foundation, The - exists to promote R&D into mechanical, electronic and biological solutions for people paralysed by spinal injury.

Trust PA - registered charity helping spinally injured people, relieving their difficulties and aiding their recovery.

If you have been injured in an accident within the last three years that wasn’t your fault you should contact us. Some of our lawyers have particular interest in SCI claims and will be able to give you free detailed advice without obligation. If after talking to them you decide not to take matters further then you are quite at liberty to do so and you will not be charged for that advice. You will receive a complete professional service from lawyers who specialise in claiming compensation for personal injury caused as a result of an accident.