Spinal Injuries

Rebuilding the life around you

Our worlds are not built for wheelchair users. Our houses, public buildings and transport systems are all designed around being able to stand and walk easily.

Whether using a wheelchair part time or full time, you and your family will quickly encounter challenges that you may never have anticipated.

The more difficult the environment around you, the more you will rely on others to support you. Changing the environment around you is key to giving you back as much of the independence that you previously had as possible.

Care and support

Sustaining a spinal injury often means that you will learn more about pressure sores, bladder care and bowel care than you ever expected. Having the support necessary to manage these issues is vital in minimising health complaints and re-admissions.

Access to hydrotherapy can also be useful in allowing you to move your limbs in more of a weightless environment, which can help with circulation and muscle tone. In some areas of the country there are lots of facilities, but in other areas they are harder to come by.

Where we can help

Our experienced solicitors have been working with spinally injured clients for over 20 years. They can usually access funds from insurance companies and work with specialist Architects and Occupational Therapists to create an environment that fits your needs. They can design and build bespoke and stylish housing solutions designed to minimise your challenges without highlighting them, and make adaptations to vehicles to accommodate you and your wheelchair or any other equipment you need.

Our team can identify and secure funding for personalised nursing support at the level that you need in order to ensure that your hospital time is as limited as possible.

Most importantly, they can find and secure funding for specialists to help you to plan days out and holidays, so that you do not spend your time worrying whether you can find an environment that allows you to enjoy your time away.

Exploring new technologies

The path to new technologies for spinal injury survivors is constantly evolving and improving. Currently, there are robotic exoskeletons, which can help you walk for short distances if you have lower level injuries – whilst the range of wheelchairs and off-road buggies are improving every year to maximise comfort, minimise pressure injuries, and allow you to keep up with where you, your friends and family want to go.

Our solicitors can assist you in securing the money you need to replace your lostncome and fund your future needs. Members of our team have secured more than £120m in damages over the last decade to help seriously injured clients, so you can be certain that you’re in safe hands.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, and you would like to discuss making a claim, please contact our team on 03333 058375 or email to [email protected] today. We’re here to help you.