Spinal cord injury
has a huge impact
on an individual's
life"
Rose Donoghue, Partner
Paralysis can of course be variable depending on the height and extent of the lesion. In some there may be limited mobility; in other cases they may be wholly confined to a wheelchair and require assistance to breath with a ventilator.
We're able to help you find solutions to the real challenges that exist, no matter what the severity of your spinal cord injury.
We'll look at:
- the risk of development of adverse consequences, such as a syrinx or autonomic dysrelfexia
- the introduction of comprehensive rehabilitation programmes
- the introduction of key experts to ensure that proper care and proper equipment provision are put in place
For those wanting children a family life may well still be available and we can engage experts to assist with fertility treatment.
Early assistance is what is needed, and we don't stint in efforts to obtain swift redress and, wherever possible, interim awards of compensation to deliver early practical support in regaining independence and mobility after you've suffered a spinal cord injury.
Other areas of expertise / types of claim
We are of course familiar with conducting claims no matter how the injury may have developed. Often this will have been in the course of road traffic accidents, but other circumstances can and do apply – for example a sports injury, accidents at work, even on the high street.
Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?
We specialise in spinal cord injury work, and understand the impact of such catastrophic injuries both on our clients and their families, and believe we can make a difference.
We'll work hard to secure the best outcome for anyone with a spinal cord injury. At the same time we hope the depth of our knowledge enables us to be both sympathetic and understanding without letting it deflect us from finding solutions.
We recognise these injuries are life changing for the whole family and that each case is highly personal. By having small caseloads we ensure we can give every individual / you the attention required
We're very familiar with the key medical and non-medical experts who can provide the best support both in terms of advancing the claim itself and offering valuable information to our clients and their families.
Some of our lawyers are accredited by the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), while others have benefited from SIA training courses.
Our experts
We have a number of key specialist staff always willing to visit clients and their families, whether in the spinal injury unit and/or later in their homes. Our lawyers include members of the Law Society Personal Injury Panel and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
Important things to consider
Access to appropriate, expert rehabilitation services following a spinal cord injury is vital. State provision can sometimes be available but is often patchy and difficult to access.
During the claims process we'll often be able to put in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure optimal attention both immediately and long term.
Often there will be a need for the appointment of a case manager and a team of carers to help.
A new or adapted home is so fundamental to regaining some of the key components of a 'normal' life. The identification and refurbishment of an appropriate property needs specialist attention and the identification and procurement of appropriate equipment and transport is of course vital.
We can also assist in ensuring that compensation monies are appropriately protected and organised so that lifelong care expenses are available.
What do I do next?
You or a family member / friend can contact us online or call our helpline on 03700 86 86 86 to arrange an immediate visit, and we'll discuss your situation and offer our specialist help.
