What compensation can I claim for a Personal Accident Spinal Cord Injury?

The full implications of a personal accident spinal cord injury may not be apparent until some time after the accident. But whether you were hurt in a car crash, an incident at work or something that happened to you when you were out and about; if the incident was not your fault you could be entitled to compensation.

It may be that you were attended at the scene of the incident by an ambulance, or perhaps you have since visited the doctor for pain relief. Either way, if you have medical records already, give your lawyer copies or details of the practitioner who examined you, so that they can assess the likely level of your compensation. It’s possible that you would need to see another specialist who is an expert in estimating the levels of compensation that are due for personal accident spinal cord injury. If this is the case, we will bear the cost of any such appointment, and claim it back from the other party if your claim wins.

So what can you actually claim for?

General damages

General damages are for what most people understand as the pain and suffering associated with a personal injury. The actual amounts that are awarded vary according to the severity of the injury and the level of discomfort that the claimant has suffered.

The courts have a tariff of figures to go by, and are generally expected to stay within its limits. This is the guidance that lawyers use also when they are negotiating a settlement. The figure also takes into account the impact that the personal accident spinal cord injury has had on your life. So if the injury prevents you from enjoying your favourite hobbies, there might be an element added in to the compensation that is awarded to reflect that.

Special damages

Special damages are those that are easily identifiable. So for example if you have lost a certain amount in earnings, you can claim that directly as compensation for your personal accident spinal cord injury.
Similarly, if you have spent money on a hired car, or had to pay for transport to extra medical appointments, if you keep those receipts you can usually claim those amounts too.

Legal costs

Most lawyers off no win no fee arrangements with personal accident spinal cord injury cases. The theory behind these is that there is no risk involved in making a claim. However, this is not always the case. For example, the default position in English law is that the loser of a case pays the other party’s costs. Some firms insist that you take out an insurance policy to cover this possibility, and even loan you the premium at a high rate of interest if you cannot afford it outright. 100% Compensation do not do this. Instead, we cover the possibility that you might not win your case. For our claimants, we offer true no win no fee deals, allowing them to litigate where it is right to do so, regardless of their own financial means.

Don’t suffer in silence with a personal accident spinal cord injury. If the accident was not your fault, telephone our free confidential helpline for advice about whether compensation could be available.

1. Fill in the 2 minute 'Free Online Claim Assessment Form'
2. Contact us on any of the following numbers: 08707 02 02 02 or 0800 292 2182
3. Email us at accidenthelp@100percent-compensation.co.uk or
4. Fill in the call back form and we shall call you back at your convenience.

Please note the service we provide is confidential and it won't even cost you for trying.

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