Spinal Injury Claims

A spinal injury can have life-changing consequences, often affecting mobility, independence, and overall quality of life. When such injuries result from clinical negligence, the impact can be even more distressing.

At Taylor Rose, our experienced team of medical negligence solicitors is here to help you understand your rights and pursue the compensation you deserve.

What is a Spinal Injury Clinical Negligence Claim?

A spinal injury clinical negligence claim arises when substandard medical care causes or worsens a spinal injury. This can occur in various medical settings, such as during surgery, childbirth, or through delayed diagnosis of spinal conditions. Common examples of negligence include:

• Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis: For conditions like spinal fractures, cauda equina syndrome, or spinal infections.

• Surgical errors: Mistakes during spinal surgery, such as nerve damage or improper surgical techniques.

• Failures in emergency care: Delayed or inappropriate treatment for spinal injuries, especially following trauma.

• Errors in anaesthesia: Damage caused by epidural or spinal anaesthesia.

In these cases, the negligence may result in permanent damage, including paralysis, loss of sensation, or chronic pain.

Proving Clinical Negligence

To bring a successful claim, you must establish:

1. A breach of duty of care: That the care you received fell below acceptable medical standards.

2. Causation: That the breach directly caused or worsened your spinal injury.

This process requires thorough investigation and expert medical evidence. Our team works with leading specialists to build a strong case on your behalf.

The Impact of Spinal Injuries

Spinal injuries caused by clinical negligence can lead to:

• Paralysis: Including paraplegia or quadriplegia.

• Chronic pain: Which may require lifelong management.

• Loss of independence: Requiring adjustments to your home, vehicle, or daily care.

• Psychological effects: Such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder.

We understand the profound impact these injuries have on you and your loved ones, and we are committed to helping you secure the support you need.

Time Limits for Making a Claim

In England and Wales, spinal injury claims must generally adhere to the three-year limitation period, meaning you must start court proceedings within three years of:

• The date of the negligent incident, or

• The date you became aware that negligence caused your injury (the “date of knowledge”).

• Exceptions to this rule include:

• Children: For those under 18, the three-year limitation period starts on their 18th birthday.

• Mental incapacity: If the injured person lacks mental capacity, the limitation period is paused until capacity is regained (if applicable).

It’s essential to seek legal advice as early as possible to ensure your claim is within the time limit.

Compensation for Spinal Injury Claims

Compensation for spinal injury claims is designed to address the financial, physical, and emotional impact of the injury. This may include:

• General damages: For pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life.

• Special damages: Covering financial losses such as medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost earnings, and adjustments to your home or vehicle.

• Future care and support: To ensure your ongoing needs are met, including care costs and assistive technology.

Every case is unique, and our team will work closely with you to calculate and pursue the maximum compensation available.

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Contact us today to arrange a no-obligation consultation and take the first step towards making a claim.