Thousands of people across the UK sustain spinal injuries every year and if you are one of them, you may be legally entitled to make a compensation claim.
A spinal injury can lead to a number of long-term or even permanent implications which, aside from affecting your physical mobility and overall well being, can also have an adverse affect on you financially.
If you have sustained a spinal injury through no fault of your own, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover the cost of medical care, loss of future earnings, specialist equipment and care support. You may also require advice on benefits, housing and patient and disability rights. This is where Irwin Mitchell's specialist spinal injury solicitors can help.
We can help take the stress out of a spinal injury claim by providing assistance which can improve your quality of life following an accident, and achieve a fair settlement for your injuries.
From your initial free consultation, our specialist spinal injury solicitors will assess your needs. Whether your injuries have been sustained in a road traffic accident, incident in the workplace, a sports injury or a trip or fall in a public place, our experts will work to get the best possible result – which can often be achieved without going to court.
Different Types of Spinal Injury Claims
Irwin Mitchell's spinal injury solicitors can assist with almost any traumatic spinal injury claim covering a wide range of circumstances. Our experts have successfully fought to claim compensation for spinal injuries in various fields including.
- Spinal Injuries Sustained in the Workplace
If you have suffered a fall or trip, have been struck by a falling object or involved in any other accident in the workplace which has led to a spinal injury, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
To pursue a spinal injury compensation claim after suffering an accident at work, you will need to prove that your spinal injury was a consequence of negligence on the part of your employer. Whilst it is your responsibility to report any accident in the workplace to your employer, your employer is responsible for the actions of your colleagues. As a result, if their actions cause you to suffer any form of personal injury, it is the responsibility of your employer.
- Spinal Injuries from Road Traffic Accidents
One of the biggest causes of traumatic spinal injuries are accidents on the road and Irwin Mitchell has a team of expert road traffic accident and spinal injury solicitors and advisors who can assist you with your claim.
You may have grounds to make a claim to be compensated for the pain, financial cost and inconvenience of a spinal injury sustained in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, or another party was partly to blame. We can even help in cases where the other party involved may be uninsured.
- Sports Related Spinal Injuries
Irwin Mitchell's team of spinal injury solicitors have successfully won compensation for clients who have suffered spinal injuries whilst taking part in sporting events. Our sports injury claims team has experience in dealing with injuries sustained in a range of sports, including contact and motorsport events, from amateur to professional level.
Whilst an element of risk is accepted in many sporting activities, you could make a claim for compensation if you have suffered a spinal injury as a result of the negligence or actions of a third party. Irwin Mitchell′s specialists can advice you on whether you have grounds for a spinal injury claim.
- Spinal Injuries Suffered Whilst Serving in the Armed Forces
Irwin Mitchell′s team of expert spinal injury solicitors can also assist on any claims for spinal injuries sustained whilst serving in the armed forces.
All military claims are handled by our specialist Armed Forces claims team which has extensive knowledge and experience of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), their claims handling insurers and solicitors as well a strong understanding of the extra-ordinary situations that face military personnel.
If you have suffered a spinal injury whilst serving, you may have a claim for compensation. A time limit does exist on many injury claims, so make sure that you contact Irwin Mitchell′s Spinal Injury Solicitors today.
- Spinal Injuries Resulting from Accidents in a Public Place
Accidents in public places are one of the most common forms of personal injury yet a seemingly innocuous trip or fall can cause severe long-term discomfort and even disability.
Spinal injuries can cause particular discomfort and even permanent disability and as a result, Irwin Mitchell can advice you on any possible claim and ensure that you maintain your quality of life.
If you would like to contact our team of spinal injury solicitors and get a free first consultation, simply complete our personal injury claim form and we will contact you to discuss your case further.