Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes life-long disability which can affect the individual’s ability to breathe, walk or work, to live independently or look after their own personal needs, or to communicate with others and control their environment.
From the first signs of injury to the neck, back or spine, or the first symptoms of pain, numbness or altered bladder control, the patient’s future ability to function depends on prompt diagnosis and swift action to protect the spinal cord. Where medical or surgical mistakes or delays cause permanent disability or significantly worsen an existing injury, the patient may be entitled to claim substantial compensation.
Given the complex nature of negligent medical causes of spinal cord injury and the lifelong needs that arise from life-changing disability, it is vital that spinal cord injury claims are handled by solicitors who are specialists in recovering medical negligence compensation for severe, catastrophic disability.
Our clinical negligence team has helped injured clients and their families secure the support, advice and compensation that they need to rebuild their lives after medical negligence, for more than 30 years. We are top-rated as experts in clinical negligence by Chambers Directory, the Legal 500 and the Law Society, and accredited by AvMA (Action against Medical Accidents), APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers), and SIA (Spinal Injuries Association). Each client’s claim is handled by our specialist solicitors with expertise, compassion and care.
For spinal injury claims caused by other types of accidents, such as on the roads or at work, you can contact our serious personal injury claims specialists.