Nerve damage
experience dealing
with nerve
damage cases"
Phil Barnes, Associate
They can be trivial or serious, and can be caused by negligent and non-negligent means. There are many neurological conditions, for example cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and NMD. They are usually managed and/or treated by a neurologist or neurosurgeon.
The quicker a neurological injury/condition is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome. We've included links below to some of the most well known websites dealing with neurological conditions.
Other areas of expertise/types of claim
Nerve damage claims can include those where as a result of alleged negligence during labour and/or birth, a child has been born with a neurological injury such as cerebral palsy. Such claims arise as a result of either an injury to a nerve during surgery/treatment (if a nerve is cut) or as a result of a failure to diagnose and treat a neurological condition within a reasonable time, so it has advanced further than would have been the case had prompt treatment been instigated (for example in the case of a trapped nerve leading to foot drop).
Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?
We understand the immense distress that can be caused by neurological injuries to both individuals and families and our approach is sympathetic and understanding. We recognise that the support you require may be more than legal advice concerning a potential compensation claim. Our dedicated team can advise you in a number of other ways, including availability of state help and putting you in touch with support groups.
Our experts
We have an established team of nationally respected specialist clinical negligence lawyers, who include members of the Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) referral panel, and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL).
- Richard Follis - Partner and National Head of Clinical Negligence
- Andrea Rusbridge - Partner and Team Leader
- Kay Taylor - Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and Team Leader
We have considerable experience in handling all types of claims involving neurologiacl injuries, and have developed working relationships with many eminent experts in this field of medicine. We can call on their expertise when investigating your nerve damage claim.
Important things to consider
If you are successful in pursuing a claim for a neurologiacl injury and win a compensation sum, you may need to protect that sum, and we can do this by setting up a personal injury trust. If you don't make a trust, you risk eroding your lump sum through loss of DSS benefit entitlements.
Accidents and injuries tend to make us all very aware of our own mortality and this is why it is important you consider making a Will.
What do I do next?
Our approach is to provide effective but friendly legal support for you and your family during this difficult time, and to keep you informed of progress with your case at every stage. Our clinical negligence solicitors take cases on a no-win- no-fee basis, which ensures you receive 100% of the compensation you are awarded.
For a free consultation with a clinical negligence solicitor, please call our helpline on 03700 86 86 86 or contact us online.
