If you or a loved one has suffered a serious back or spinal cord injury, you’ll know how much life has changed. Our spinal injury solicitors can help you claim compensation to make things a little easier for you and your family. Compensation can pay for a number of things to help with your everyday life such as: Adaptations to your home Transport Help with lost earnings and expenses Private healthcare Rehabilitation and therapy. The majority of the spinal injury claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you don't need to worry about paying anything upfront and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim isn’t successful*. We can help if you’ve been in an accident that led you to suffer from paralysis or reduced mobility. Our lawyers have helped people whose spinal cord injuries were caused by falls from height, road traffic accidents and because of accidents at work. If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury that wasn’t your fault our spinal injury lawyers could help you get your life back on track. We can also help you access specialist rehabilitation, care and support services through our Client Liaison team, who'll ensure that you make the best recovery possible. For a free initial consultation about making a claim, call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online. Client liaison managers to help with your care needs Court of Protection and Asset Management teams No Win No Fee claims* Proven track record with complex serious injury cases Call us for a free initial consultation 0800 056 4110 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Mon to Fri: 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat to Sun: 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0800 056 4110 Prefer not to call Use our form Your name* Your email address* Your phone number* Your enquiry* Enquiry type Spinal Injury Compensation Claims Serious Injury Claims Amputation Claims Head & Brain Injury Claims Broken Bone Or Fracture Claims Chronic Pain Claims Fatal Accident Claims Children's Serious Injury Claims Catherine Leech Partner Meet the team
Spinal Injury Claims - More Information The Claims Process 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. How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim? 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. Our Spinal Injury Experts 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. No Win No Fee Spinal Injury Claims 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 How Our Other Teams Can Help 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 Losing my independence was very tough for me to get over, so getting that back is something I'll be forever grateful for." David Holmes
Nothing is too much trouble "They have a fantastic, client-focused approach where nothing is too much trouble. They are very rehabilitation-focused, and the practice understands the roles and challenges of the treating team. They are always efficient and effective in all communications."
In a league of its own "‘An absolutely outstanding firm’ that is ‘one of the national leaders in the field’, Irwin Mitchell ‘is second to none for sheer hard work alone’; the firm’s ‘innovation and dedication to its clients places it in a league of its own.’"