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Spinal Injury & Spinal Cord Injury Claims resulting from Clinical Negligence

Introduction to Spinal Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries
  Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence
How are Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence?
  More information about Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence
Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitors
  Advice from expert Solicitor is invaluable
More Help from Thompsons Solicitors
  Other Useful Services and Links
Clinical Negligence Compensation Claim Advice
  How to begin a Clinical Negligence Claim after suffering a Spinal Injury

Introduction to Spinal Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence

Spinal Injuries and Spinal Cord Injuries are very serious indeed and more often than not have a life-changing effect on the victim.  As part of the Thompsons Solicitors' website, we have another information page dedicated to spinal injuries caused by accidents.  The page you are reading now is going to focus on spinal injuries and spinal cord injuries caused by clinical negligence.

Two of the most common causes of spinal injury due to clinical negligence are:

1. Complications of medical treatment or surgery
2. Misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of spinal injury or condition

If you believe you have suffered a spinal injury or spinal cord injury as a result of clinical negligence then you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.  For more information about our services call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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How are Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence?

More information about Spinal Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence

Below you will find just a few examples of how spinal injury and spinal cord injury can be caused by clinical negligence.

Complications of Medical Treatment or Surgery

Surgery or treatment being carried out on or close to the patients' spine presents a risk of damage being caused to the spine or to the spinal cord.

For example, an epidural or spinal block which is performed incorrectly can cause spinal injury and paralysis, as can the severing of the spinal cord with surgical equipment during an operation.

Misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of spinal injury or condition

Injuries or conditions of the spine usually require immediate treatment to avoid the injury worsening or leading to paralysis.

For example if a tumour, abscess or infection, prolapsed or herniated disc or fracture in the spine is left untreated it can lead to Cauda Equina Syndrome.

If you have suffered a spinal injury or spinal cord injury from one of the circumstances mentioned above or from any act of clinical negligence, you may be able to make a personal injury claim.  To find out if we can help with your case, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitors

Advice from expert Solicitor is invaluable

We can't stress strongly enough how important it is to obtain the advice of an experienced clinical negligence solicitor when considering making a claim for a such a serious injury.

Making a compensation claim for a spinal cord injury caused as a result of clinical negligence is very different to handling a normal personal injury compensation claim as many other factors need to be taken into account.

Spinal Injuries or Spinal Cord Injuries may cause some degree of paralysis. A specialist clinical negligence solicitor dealing with a claim for compensation in a case where a person has suffered an injury to his or her spine will probably need to work closely with the family of the injured person and carry out home or hospital visits.

The amount of compensation awarded for a spinal cord injury caused through clinical negligence will obviously be a lot higher than an average personal injury claim.

The compensation awarded must take into account, not only the pain and suffering the person has endured together with initial costs but also any future losses they may incur such as rehabilitation costs, nursing care, disability aids or specialist equipment as well as transport costs or the cost of having their house modified to suit their needs. The damages awarded would also need to take into account any future lost earnings if the injured person is unable to return to work.

A clinical negligence compensation claim for a spinal injury will require more work to be carried out by the specialist clinical negligence solicitor involved; therefore, it is very important that you seek immediate legal advice.

You can reach Thompsons Solicitors on 08000 224 224 or by completing one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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More Help from Thompsons Solicitors

Other Useful Services and Links

Thompsons and the Spinal Injuries Association work together to provide a free Wills service to members of SIA. If you are a member of SIA please contact them in order to obtain your voucher and use our online Wills drafting service for free.

Follow the links here to read:

Thompsons' Serious Injury Article about Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation and Support

Thompsons' Information Leaflet about Spinal Cord Injuries: An introduction to claiming compensation

If you have suffered a spinal injury or spinal cord injury as a result of clinical negligence you may be able to make a personal injury claim for compensation.  For more information about the services we offer, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Clinical Negligence Compensation Claim Advice

How to begin a Clinical Negligence Claim after suffering a Spinal Injury

If you or anyone you know has suffered from any form of spinal cord injury or clinical negligence, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to clinical negligence and will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist clinical negligence lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.

Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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