When you contact us about making a claim, we’ll set up a free initial consultation where we’ll discuss your situation. We’ll then chat about the different options that can be used to fund your claim, such as No Win No Fee agreements.

When we have all the information we need from you, we’ll start gathering evidence to support your case. It’s likely that you’ll need to be examined by a medical expert who can advise us on the impact of your spinal injury and tell us what sort of treatments you’ll need to make the best recovery possible.

We’ll use all the information we gather to come to a sum that reflects your needs. This figure will then be presented to those responsible for your spinal injury and we’ll try to negotiate a settlement on your behalf. If this isn’t possible, or if they deny responsibility for your injuries, we’ll start with court proceedings. Even if these begin, many claims are still settled before any court hearings take place.

In general, claims need to be made within three years of when you suffered your spinal injury. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:

• If you suffered a spinal cord injury before you turned 18, you can make a claim for your accident up until your 21st birthday. Claims for children under 18 must be handled by an adult. These cases are subject to different time limits as growth can impact on your injuries.
• If you need to claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have mental capacity, the three year time limit doesn’t apply. This changes if the person injured regains mental capacity, where they will then have three years from this date to make a claim.

If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation. Call us today on 0800 056 4110.

Before your claim starts, we’ll discuss the variety of funding options which are suitable for your case, including a No Win No Fee agreement.

If you win your case, your opponent will pay the majority of your legal costs. Any legal costs not paid by your opponent will be deducted from the compensation that you receive.

If your case isn’t successful, you can be assured that there is no financial risk and you won’t have to pay anything*.

Find out more about No Win No Fee personal injury claims

Our high standard of work has meant that we’ve been recognised in the Spinal Injury Association’s directory, a resource listing trusted spinal injury solicitors, as well as the leading guides to the legal profession, Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

As well as helping people secure the money and care they need, we work closely with charities and support groups to improve the standards of care available to people with spinal injuries.

For more information on our charity work, follow us on Twitter: @IMSpinalInjury.

To find out how our experts can help you and to set up your free initial consultation, call us today on 0800 056 4110.

As a full-service law firm, we have experts in a number of areas who can provide specialist advice to help plan your future.

By making a claim with us, you can access help from:

• Client liaison managers – to help plan your care and aid with issues such as budgeting and family support
• Court of Protection – advice on personal injury trusts and state benefits
• Asset management –  advice on how to invest your compensation
• Wills, Trusts and Probate – to make sure that your family are protected once you’ve passed away