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.
What is a spinal injury?
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.
How 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.
Spinal injury claims differ from most personal injury cases as the amount of compensation awarded is usually a lot higher than an average personal injury claim.
How much compensation you are likely to be awarded will depend on a number of things. The amount of pain and suffering you have endured as a result of the accident will be an important factor. However, other factors will be considered too. In most case scenarios, you are likely to incur future financial losses, such as, rehabilitation costs and nursing care. Your house may need to be readjusted to accommodate your needs. If you are unable to return to work straight away, the damages will also need to reflect that.
The types of accidents that can occur:
Spinal injuries caused in the work place
If you have tripped, fallen, been hit by an object, 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 this was breached,
Spinal injuries caused from road traffic accidents
If you have suffered a spinal injury as a result of a road traffic accident, you may be entitled to claim compensation. 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
It is a well known fact that there is an element of risk involved in any type of sport. However, if it can be shown that you have suffered a spinal injury as a result of the negligence or actions 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.
