Spinal Cord Injury Claim in East Lothian

Spinal cord injury is among the most devastating damage the body can suffer. It can have catastrophic consequences not only for the victims, but for their families as well. Claims can be highly complex, as awards can take into account much more than the initial spinal cord injury itself. The lifelong specialist care and treatment, with additional pressures and restrictions imposed on the lives of family carers can lead to compensation awards running into several million pounds.

Effects of spinal cord injury

The spinal cord consists of critical nerves carrying sensation and control for the entire body. Even minor damage can have severe consequences, from constant pain to paralysis. The extent of these effects will depend on how high up the spine the damage occurred. At the most extreme, a neck injury can cause total paralysis (quadriplegia) which may result in the victim having to be kept on a ventilator to breathe.

Handling spinal cord injury claims

Spinal injury claims are best dealt with by a specialist solicitor. Such injuries can affect all aspects of life for decades ahead. Only solicitors with appropriate experience will be aware of all the factors that can be taken into account when making a claim.

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Personal Injury Advice in East Lothian

If you have suffered an injury which wasn’t your fault, you should consult a solicitor who specialises in personal injury advice.

Will I have to pay for advice on my personal injury claim?

Many personal injury solicitors will not charge for advice given during the first meeting. Only once they have decided whether you may have a case will they consider proceeding, when they will charge for further advice. You will then have to agree how your solicitor’s fees are to be paid in the event that you win, lose, or drop the case.

Can my local solicitor give advice on my personal injury claim?

While you will already have a close relationship with the solicitor who handles your affairs, such as writing a will, arranging property transfers and so on, you should always go to a solicitor who specialises in giving advice on personal injury claims.

The effects of an injury can be wide ranging and more than your legal rights are involved in determining your eligibility for, and amount of, compensation. For this reason, a solicitor requires a combination of legal and medical expertise, and most personal injury solicitors will have built up a list of useful contacts and barristers’ chambers to call on when specialist advice is required.

How can I check a solicitor can give specialist personal injury advice?

In the first instance, check that your solicitor’s firm includes lawyers who are accredited members of the two principle legal bodies in this field; the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIC) and the Law Society’s personal injury panel. You should also ask if they have solicitors who belong to associations for the specific injury your claim is about – for example the Spinal Injuries Association or the Headway Panel.

You should also ask your solicitor about their record in personal injury claims. Can they give you any case histories of advice given for successful claims similar to yours?

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