Spinal Cord Injury Claims
A specialist solicitor’s guide to compensation, rehabilitation and lifelong support after a spinal cord injury.
A spinal cord injury is life‑changing. It affects movement, sensation, bladder and bowel function, sexual function, breathing, independence and daily life. If your injury was caused by an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be able to bring a spinal cord injury claim to secure the rehabilitation, care, equipment and financial support you need for the future.
This page explains how spinal cord injury claims work, what compensation can cover, how interim payments are secured, and how I support you throughout the process.
Why Spinal Cord Injury Claims Are Different
Spinal cord injury claims are complex, high‑value and long‑term. They require:
- specialist spinal and neurological medical evidence
- detailed care and case‑management assessments
- long‑term rehabilitation planning
- housing and accessibility expertise
- specialist equipment recommendations
- future‑loss calculations
- coordinated expert input
My role is to make the process structured, calm and clear — and to secure the support you need as early as possible.
Types of Spinal Cord Injury Included in a Claim
- tetraplegia (cervical injuries)
- paraplegia (thoracic, lumbar and sacral injuries)
- complete spinal cord injury
- incomplete spinal cord injury
- cauda equina syndrome
- spinal cord compression
- spinal cord swelling or bleeding
- nerve‑root damage with cord involvement
If your injury has affected movement, sensation or independence, it is considered a serious spinal cord injury for the purposes of a claim.
What Compensation Can Cover
1. Rehabilitation and Therapy
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- psychological therapy
- respiratory therapy
- hydrotherapy
- spasticity management
- sexual function support
2. Care and Support
- professional carers
- support workers
- case management
- respite care
- 24‑hour care packages (if required)
3. Specialist Equipment
- powered wheelchairs
- specialist seating
- pressure‑care equipment
- environmental control systems
- assistive technology
4. Housing and Adaptations
- adapted housing
- accessible bathrooms
- ramps and lifts
- widened doorways
- safe‑access solutions
- environmental controls
5. Financial Losses
- loss of earnings
- loss of future earnings
- pension loss
- care costs
- treatment costs
- travel expenses
6. Future Needs
- lifelong therapy
- future care
- future equipment
- future housing needs
- vocational rehabilitation
A spinal cord injury claim is designed to support your entire future, not just the early months.
Interim Payments
Interim payments are early payments made before the claim settles. They can fund: rehabilitation, care, equipment, housing adaptations, specialist therapy, and case management.
I secure interim payments as early as possible so you can begin rebuilding your life immediately.
How I Support You Throughout the Claim
- secure early rehabilitation
- coordinate medical experts
- obtain interim payments
- build a clear picture of your long‑term needs
- ensure your future is fully funded
- keep the process calm, structured and understandable
You will never be left to manage this alone.
Key Takeaway
A spinal cord injury claim is about far more than compensation — it is about securing the rehabilitation, care, equipment and support you need for the rest of your life.