Serious Injury Claims

A Serious Injury Claim is a legal process in which an individual seeks compensation for life-altering injuries that have occurred due to accidents or incidents caused by the negligence or fault of another party. These injuries often result in long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges and may require significant medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care.

Serious injuries can arise from a wide range of accidents, including:

• Road traffic accidents (car crashes, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents)
• Workplace accidents (falling from heights, industrial accidents)
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Medical negligence
• Defective products
• Assaults or violent crimes

If you’ve suffered a serious injury, it’s important to speak with a solicitor who specialises in serious injury claims to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to.

Serious injuries can vary in their severity, but they often have a long-term impact on a person’s quality of life. Some common types of serious injuries include:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Injuries to the brain that can result in cognitive impairments, memory loss, speech difficulties, and emotional changes. A TBI can affect a person’s ability to work, perform daily activities, and live independently.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Injuries to the spine that can lead to paralysis, loss of mobility, or chronic pain. These injuries may require lifelong care, rehabilitation, and adaptive equipment.
• Amputations: The loss of a limb or part of a limb due to an accident or injury. Amputation often results in ongoing physical therapy, prosthetics, and psychological support.
• Severe Burns: Burns that result in disfigurement, long-term pain, or permanent scarring. Severe burns often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation.
• Fractures and Broken Bones: Serious fractures, particularly those affecting the joints or major bones, can result in permanent disability or long-term complications requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
• Internal Organ Damage: Injuries to internal organs can cause life-threatening conditions, requiring urgent medical intervention and long-term recovery.
• Psychological Injuries: Serious accidents can cause emotional and psychological trauma, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, which may require therapy and support.

A serious injury can have a devastating impact on your life. In addition to physical suffering, serious injuries often lead to financial difficulties due to lost wages, medical costs, and the need for long-term care. A successful serious injury claim can help you recover compensation for:

• Medical Expenses: Compensation for current and future medical treatments, surgeries, rehabilitation, and prescription costs.
• Loss of Earnings: If your injury has left you unable to work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost income, including any future loss of earnings.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional distress caused by your injury.
• Care and Assistance: If you need help with daily activities or require assistance with care, compensation may be available for the cost of carers, home modifications, and support services.
• Adaptations: If your injury requires changes to your home or vehicle (e.g., wheelchair access), compensation can help cover these costs.
• Loss of Quality of Life: Serious injuries often affect an individual’s ability to enjoy life or participate in activities they once enjoyed. You may be able to claim for the loss of quality of life and future opportunities.

The compensation you may be entitled to for a serious injury depends on several factors, including the nature and severity of the injury, the long-term impact on your life, and the costs incurred as a result of the injury. Serious injuries typically result in higher compensation amounts, as they involve substantial pain, suffering, and financial losses.

Our experienced solicitors will work with medical experts and financial advisors to calculate the full extent of your damages and ensure that the compensation you receive reflects the true cost of your injury.