We are personal injury solicitors specialising in claiming compensation for clients with spinal cord injuries. Stephen Morse has experience with all types of work injury claims, and introduces our services in this short video.

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Spinal Injury Compensation

Spinal Injury Compensation Awards

A broken back or broken neck are the most likely causes of damage to the spinal cord. The most serious type of neck injury is where the victim is partially paralysed (incomplete paraplegia), has no movement in the neck and suffers ongoing headaches. Awards in this category will be in the region of £95,000. A serious injury to the brachial plexus (near the top of the spine) will result in compensation awards between £42,000 and £83,500. A severe spinal injury, not involving paralysis but with ongoing consequences such as impotence or incontinence will result in awards ranging from £64,250 to £108,000. Where the injured person suffers from complete quadriplegia awards will range from £206,750 to £257,750, where the senses and ability to communicate are significantly affected. Where the injured person suffers from paraplegia, compensation awards will range from £140,000 to £181,500, reflecting the extent of pain and ongoing consequences. Where the paralysis is actually increasing, awards may exceed this upper bracket.

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Spinal Injury Compensation Case Study 1

SITUATION: Mr Peters sustained a work related injury when a heavy steel girder fell on his back, as a result of which he suffered an unstable fracture of his second lumbar vertebrae. He had to have an operation to reduce the fracture and a bone fusion. He achieved a remarkable recovery, which the expert put down to his rehabilitation which we organised under the rehabilitation code. We had arranged treatment within 4 weeks of him contacting us. He was back at work within 30 weeks.

RESULT: His employer quickly accepted blame for his accident. We obtained a medical report which said that Mr Peters was at risk of suffering from arthritis. He received compensation of £19,937.49 for his financial losses and £15,000 for his spinal injury.

Spinal Injury Compensation Case Study 2

SITUATION: Mr Wilson sustained an injury to his spine whilst making a delivery of a new TV to a customer's home. Mr Wilson's colleague had to go home early that day as a result of sickness and no cover was available for him that afternoon. Mr Wilson's employer told him to deliver the other items despite some of the heavier items usually requiring two people to lift them. As a result Mr Wilson strained his back, and sustained minor spinal damage while attempting to lift the large TV from his van.

RESULT: Mr Wilson required one month off work and the medical expert was of the opinion that it would be 15-18 months before Mr Wilson would make a full recovery from his injuries. Fortunately, on this occasion, Mr Wilson’s employers accepted liability relatively quickly and put forward an offer of £2,750 in full and final settlement of his personal injury claim. Bartletts obtained an increased offer of £3,600 which Mr Wilson was content to accept.

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