Spinal Injury Claims

You may have a valid claim if your spinal injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, whether that’s a road traffic accident, a workplace incident, a slip or fall, or medical negligence. A free initial consultation with our spinal injury solicitors in Manchester, Sale or Chester will give you a clear answer.

Seek medical attention first. Once you’re able to, gather as much evidence as possible: photographs, witness details, accident reports and medical records. Contact a spinal injury solicitor as early as you can, as strong evidence gathered early significantly strengthens your claim.

In most cases, you have three years from the date of your injury to start a claim. Exceptions apply, including cases involving children, where the three-year period begins at age 18, and cases where symptoms appeared later. If you’re unsure, seek legal advice as soon as possible.

Spinal injury compensation varies significantly depending on the severity of the injury, the impact on your daily life and your long-term care needs. Awards can range from thousands to several million pounds for the most serious cases involving paralysis. We’ll give you a realistic assessment once we’ve reviewed your case.

We handle spinal injury claims on a no win, no fee basis, meaning there are no upfront costs and nothing to pay if your claim is unsuccessful. If your claim succeeds, a pre-agreed percentage of your compensation covers our fee; we’ll explain this clearly before you commit to anything.

Straightforward spinal injury claims can settle within 12 to 18 months. More complex cases, particularly those involving long-term care assessments or disputed liability, can take two to four years. We’ll give you a realistic timeframe from the outset and keep you updated throughout.

Yes. If someone lacks the mental capacity to claim for themselves due to the severity of their injury or other reasons, a family member or appointed litigation friend can pursue a claim on their behalf. Our solicitors across Manchester, Sale and Chester can guide you through this process.

You can still make a claim even if you were partly at fault. Under contributory negligence rules, your compensation may be reduced by the percentage you were deemed responsible, but you won’t necessarily be barred from claiming altogether. We’ll give you an honest assessment of how this affects your case.

A spinal injury claim covers damage to the bones, discs, muscles or ligaments of the spine. A spinal cord injury claim specifically involves damage to the spinal cord itself, typically more severe, often resulting in partial or full paralysis. Both can be pursued as personal injury claims; the value and complexity usually differ significantly.