Every year in the UK, thousands of people sustain serious injuries that will often require extensive treatment and rehabilitation. In many of these cases, the injuries sustained will be the result of the negligence of a third party. If this is the case for you or someone you know, you may be able to make a claim for compensation and receive rehabilitation injury support with Irwin Mitchell.
Our solicitors at Irwin Mitchell are specialists in handling serious injury claims. We are committed to adopting a holistic approach in the way that we work and always prioritise the quality of life of the injured above everything. Our approach combines our legal action which will ensure that you are adequately and fairly compensated alongside a commitment to rehabilitation and improving quality of life.
How does the process work?
In cases where people are severely injured following an accident, it is of utmost importance that they receive the highest standard of care possible with rehabilitation for their injury. As a claims settlement can often be a lengthy process, costs for rehabilitation must be met by other means. The award winning service that Irwin Mitchell provides is often the answer for many people who have been severely injured.
We establish early contact with the insurers so that we can share information and subsequently secure an interim payment for rehabilitation. This means that whilst the claims process is being investigated in depth by our team of expert professionals, we are able release funds to support ongoing care.
If we cannot meet an agreement for interim payment from insurers, we will apply to court for an interim payment to support the ongoing costs for access to rehabilitation services, suitable housing, transport, equipment and therapy amongst other necessities required for the care of a severely injured person.
What resources are available to me?
Our highest priority is the recovery and rehabilitation of the injured person. As specialists in the field, we have access to a pool of resources for the best treatment and rehabilitation these include but are not limited to:
- Access to medical experts with specialist knowledge in your type of injury
- Access to rehabilitation centres across the UK
- Re-housing facilities. If your current housing arrangements are not suitable for your injuries, we can often look into re-housing arrangements that alleviate any accessibility issues that may arise (such as stairs).
- Transport provisions. Specialist transport is often required for people who have sustained serious injuries and Irwin Mitchell’s support can ensure that you have adequate transport provisions following your injury.
- Therapy and Counselling. Often, the experience of sustaining a serious injury can be extremely distressing and many people will need various different methods of therapy. Irwin Mitchell has access to both NHS and private practitioners to support those who have sustained serious injuries and need some form of therapy.
- Aids and equipment. Where specific aids and equipment are required to improve the process of recovery or process of care, we will endeavour to ensure they are provided.
If you are worried about the cost of rehabilitation and are considering making a claim for compensation, early intervention is vital. Complete our contact form, or get in touch with Irwin Mitchell today for a free consultation, we may be able to alleviate your concerns about financing rehabilitation and achieving a compensation settlement.