spinal cord injury
If you suffer a spinal cord
injury it is vital you discuss the case with a specialist, whatever
the circumstances.
Damage to the spine often leads to
spinal cord damage, resulting in permanent disability. This
may mean being left with a life long dependency for care, including
the need for adapted accommodation.
More often than not, following such an injury you will be
referred to one of the specialist
spinal injury units around the
country.
If you or a family member have suffered a spinal cord injury
it is important you seek specialist legal advice as soon as
possible following the injury; ideally when you are referred to the
spinal injury unit.
The legal process of seeking compensation for a spinal cord injury
is complex, and our team of experts has a proven track record in
dealing with these types of cases. As well as advising you about
the legal process, we can assist with rehabilitation, care packages
and any necessary changes of accommodation. It may also be possible
to secure interim payments at an early stage.
In more complex cases where interim payments cannot be
secured, we will advise you on how to apply for appropriate state
benefits and guide you through the maze of legislation when dealing
with the relevant local authority. Our team includes lawyers who
have specialist knowledge of the benefit system and can maximise
your entitlement to benefits.
Our lawyers have attended training courses run by the
Spinal Injuries
Association and one member of our team,
Darren
Hughes, has himself suffered a spinal cord injury. He
therefore has personal experience and insight into living with the
after effects of a spinal cord injury.
We act for clients all around the country and are happy to travel
to visit you or a family member at home or in hospital. Our offices
are adapted for wheelchair access.
All our personal injury services are free to Union members and
their immediate family. To make a claim, please contact your Trade
Union Representative in the first instance. They will then put
you in touch with us.
We do not act for insurance companies - so there is never any
conflict of interest.