Suffering an accident that results in paralysis can be life-changing for you, your family and those close to you.
Every year, it is estimated that roughly 2,500 people are diagnosed with an injured or diagnosed with a life-changing spinal cord injury.
Paralysis or partial paralysis can be defined as the loss of ability to move all or part of the body. It can include loss of voluntary muscle function and a lack of sensation (such as touch or temperature). It can also affect other bodily functions.
There are four main types of paralysis:
Among the biggest causes of paralysis are:
While you will be thinking about recovery and rehabilitation, there is also the longer-term future to consider. It’s a future that will likely require many adjustments and costs, and the simple truth is compensation can help ease the financial pressure when finding funds for:
While you are dealing with the physical and psychological impact of your paralysis, there is also the loss of income and future earnings to take into consideration. A successful claim could help give you the security you need.
If you are claiming against an employer, and feel reluctant in doing so, you might be interested to know that employers have to have insurance against this kind of thing happening. Taking actions will make sure that workplace is a safe environment for others in the future.
Find out more about making a claim.
We can help take the stress out of what is a complex subject. We have solicitors who are experts in the area of paralysis claims, who can handle the process for you, while you concentrate on recovery.
We offer a No Win No Fee service, so you don’t have to find any money upfront. And if your case is not successful, you won't pay anything.
Our initial consultation with you is free and you are under no obligation to go ahead with anything unless you want to.
Only pay a fee if you receive compensation
Our No Win No Fee solicitors will take a success fee from the compensation you are awarded for a successful claim in the form of a percentage of your damages. This could be up to 25% but it won't be more than that, except in cases of road traffic accidents. Changing laws mean our solicitors will now take a payment of 30% of the final compensation amount plus VAT for all road traffic accident claims.
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General damages are calculated using Judicial College Guidelines, but there are other things to take into consideration, known as ‘special damages’. This looks at the costs of things like home adjustments, loss of earnings, nursing care, travel and future earnings.
The general damage ranges for paraplegia and tetraplegia are currently:
Generally speaking your accident will need to have happened in the last three years, but there are cases where you may have longer than three years to make a claim. These are cases where the person injured has had their mental capacity affected and are unable to make decisions, or if the claimant is a child, the three-year period doesn’t start until their 18th birthday.
If you're unsure whether you can make a claim, just get in touch with our friendly and understanding advisors.
Our advisers will be able to take you through the options, based on your individual circumstances and with no obligation. Just give us a call, request a call back or start your claim online.