How Much Compensation For Spinal Cord Injury Claims?
Learn about spinal cord injury claims, the amount of compensation that you could receive and how a No Win No Fee solicitor could help you to proceed.
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How Much Compensation For Spinal Cord Injury Claims?
Learn about spinal cord injury claims, the amount of compensation that you could receive and how a No Win No Fee solicitor could help you to proceed.
In order to claim compensation, your spinal cord injury must result from another person failing to follow the legal guidance in place to protect you. Damage to your spinal cord can result in a life changing injury. You may find it difficult to go about your daily activities, such as work and leisure time. Spinal cord injury claims can help those injured to move forward with their lives. When a claimant receives compensation, they can regain their financial losses and focus on recovery.
We will explain what makes you eligible to start a personal injury claim and examine the different types of injury that you could claim for. Additionally, we will look at the common causes of spinal injuries, covering accidents in a public place, workplace or on the road. Furthermore, we detail the average compensation levels for such personal injury claims. You can also read about the claim process and the excellent services that our specialist solicitors offer.
Additionally, you can contact our team of expert advisors for free legal advice at any time. We understand that starting a spinal injury compensation claim can seem daunting, so they can break down the process for you and explain the eligibility criteria in further detail. If they confirm that you are eligible, they could connect you to our No Win No Fee solicitors and put you on the path towards gaining spinal cord injury compensation. Get in touch:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916
- Complete our contact webform
Who Is Eligible To Make Spinal Cord Injury Claims?
All spinal cord injury claims must include the following:
- A person or organisation who owed a duty of care
- Their failure to act upon their duty
- An injury suffered as a consequence
A duty of care refers to the responsibility of a party to follow legislation which aims to protect people’s health and safety. We will provide examples where you are owed a duty and detail the relevant legislation in a later section.
Alternatively, you can contact our team of specialist advisors. They can confirm whether you are eligible to proceed to one of our spinal injury solicitors and answer any queries you may have.
Types Of Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord refers to the nerves in your spine responsible for receiving and sending signals to/from the brain. A spinal cord injury could be complete, meaning lost functioning of the limbs below the site of injury. Incomplete injuries mean the limbs may still have some functioning. Examples of spinal cord injuries include:
- Paraplegia- paralysis affecting the use of the lower part of the body
- Tetraplegia- paralysis affecting the legs, torso, pelvic organs, hands and arms
- Triplegia- paralysis affecting three of the limbs
This is not an exhaustive list, so you can contact our advisors to discuss the specifics of your injury. They can determine whether you can proceed with the representation of a No Win No Fee solicitor.
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Common Causes Of Spinal Cord Injury Claims
In this section, we will look at the common causes of spinal cord injury claims. We include the relevant legislation and provide examples of scenarios in which you could claim compensation.
Road Traffic Accidents
All road users owe a duty of care to eachother. This means they must follow the advice and regulations outlined by the Highway Code and legislation, such as the Road Traffic Act 1988. These rules outline how to use the roads in a way that is safe for other people. Examples of road accidents you could claim compensation for include:
- You cross the road at a designated crossing as the traffic lights are on red. However, a driver does not stop at the red light and runs into you. You suffer nerve damage to your spinal cord due to this pedestrian accident.
- While you are cycling on the road, a drunk driver swerves and knocks you off your bike. You land on your back and suffer paralysis to your lower limbs in a bicycle accident.
If you have experienced a similar incident, you could be eligible to start a road traffic accident claim.
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Public Liability
The Occupier’s Liability Act 1957 also dictates that you are owed a duty of care in a public place. An occupier is a person or organisation responsible for a space, such as a manager. They must take the necessary steps to ensure the reasonable safety of all visitors. For example:
- You suffer a spinal cord injury when using faulty machinery at the in a gym accident. The manager of the gym did not perform regular checks on the equipment.
- You experience an accident in a bar when you slip and trip on the wet floor. There was no wet floor sign in place to warn you of the hazard.
You could start a compensation claim if you have experienced an accident in a public place.
Workplace Accidents
While working, the Health And Safety At Work Act 1974 protects you. This requires your employer to take reasonable steps to preserve your well-being and safety in the workplace. This is upheld by the Health and Safety Executive, which is a public body. Workplace instances you could start a personal injury claim for include:
- You suffer an injury to your spinal cord while operating a forklift. Your manager instructed you to use it despite not providing adequate training.
- While working in an office, you trip over wires that should have been tied down and kept out of the way. Your back hits the corner of a table as you fall, resulting in paralysis to your upper limbs.
In such situations, you could start a spinal injury claim for an accident at work. If you have any queries about the different types of accident claims, please get in touch with our advisors.
Average Compensation Payouts for Spinal Cord Injury Claims In The UK
Knowing the average compensation awarded for spinal cord injury claims would not be of any benefit to you or your case. This is due to the fact that each compensation claim is assessed individually, so an average would not be useful for your expectations.
However, you can refer to the figures in the table below provided by the Judicial College Guidelines. These pair compensation values with various types and severities of injury. Please be advised that you should only refer to the figures as a guide; they do not provide a guarantee for how much compensation you could receive.
Additionally, if you would like an estimate for your spinal injury claim, why not contact an advisor? They can account for the varied aspects of your claim, allowing them to provide a more accurate figure. You can also keep reading this section to learn the different factors your compensation could cover.
The first entry in the table below was not provided by the JCG.
Type Of Injury Severity Compensation Amount Notes
Multiple serious injuries with financial losses Severe Up to £1,000,000+ A combination of serious injuries and their associated financial costs
Paralysis Tetraplegia/Quadriplegia £396,140 to £493,000 Injured person has complete awareness of the disability with a life expectancy of 25 years or more. Level of compensation is assessed on individual factors, such as associated depression
Paraplegia £267,340 to £346,890 Assessment of compensation includes amount of pain suffered, degree of independence and life expectancy
Shorter durations £60,210 Covers young adults where deaths happens within around two years after injury
Back Severe (i) £111,150 to £196,450 Damage to spinal cord and nerve roots. Severe disability and impaired bodily functioning
Severe (ii) £90,510 to £107,910 Damage to nerve root, resulting in impaired mobility and bodily functions
Moderate (i) £33,880 to £47,320 Bracket includes irritation to nerve root and reduced mobility
Moderate (ii) £15,260 to £33,880 Claimant experiences backache and exacerbation of pre-existing conditions
Minor (i) £9,630 to £15,260 Full or near full recovery without surgery in about two to five years
Minor (ii) £5,310 to £9,630 Full recovery within on to two years without the need for surgery
How Is Compensation Calculated?
You may be wondering what your spinal injury compensation covers. It can be split into two parts, the first of which is general damages. These compensate you for the suffering and pain related to your spinal cord injury. The JCG figures refer to general damages. The second is special damages, which we look at next.
Special Damages And How They Affect Your Claim
You may also be able to claim special damages. These include recovering out of pocket expenses for:
- Lost earnings/income
- Travel expenses for medical appointments
- Costs relating to medical treatment
- Costs made for home adjustments, such as a stairlift
- The cost of professional care
We advise that you keep receipts if you have made any of the above payments. This could help you to recover your losses. You can also contact our team of advisors with any queries about what your compensation could cover.
How To Claim For A Spinal Injury
Here, we explain the process for spinal cord injury claims. This involves the collection of evidence, time limits and the services our expert solicitors offer to help you gain compensation. Keep reading to find out more.
The Evidence You’ll Need
You will need to provide evidence in order to strengthen your personal injury claim and prove that you should be compensated. Evidence could include:
- A copy of your medical records
- Pay slips and bank statements
- CCTV footage or photos of the incident/injury
- Accident reports (this could apply to injuries suffered in a public place or workplace) or police reports if the incident occurred in a road traffic accident
Time Limits And How Long Spinal Cord Injury Claims Take
Typically, spinal cord injury claims must begin within three years from the date of injury. However, there are exceptions for claimants who are:
- Under the age of eighteen
- Lacking the mental capacity to handle a claim on their own
You can get in touch with our team of advisors to check the time limit for your spinal injury claim.
How JF Law’s Solicitors Can Support Your Claim
Personal injury claims can seem complicated from the outside. However, our experienced solicitors can support your claim for compensation by:
- Handling communication with the defendant on your behalf
- Negotiating your compensation to cover your losses fully
- Confirming that your claim meets the necessary time limit (as discussed previously)
- Helping your understanding of the legal process and explaining any terms you are unsure of
Additionally, they can offer you a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA). This No Win No Fee contract means that you do not need to worry about paying fees for your solicitor’s work:
- Before the start of your spinal cord injury claim
- While the claim is underway
- If you do not receive personal injury compensation
You must pay a success fee if you receive compensation as an outcome of your claim. This is a legally capped percentage that your solicitor deducts from your compensation. You will receive most of the money to keep for yourself.
Finally, if you are still uncertain about starting a spinal injury claim, you can talk it through with one of our advisors. They can resolve any queries and potentially connect you to our solicitors so that you can benefit from the services we have listed:
- Call us on 0151 375 9916
- Complete our contact webform
More Information
You can visit our other guides:
- Learn about claiming for back injuries
- Find out how to claim for back injuries at work
- Read about brain injury claims
Check out these external resources:
- Take a look at this worker’s guide to health and safety from the HSE.
- Follow the government’s advice on claiming Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
- Review the NHS guidance on back pain
Thank you for reading our guide to spinal cord injury claims.
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