SPINAL INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIM SOLICITOR

Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors

Our specialist Australian lawyers are qualified to deal with complex spinal injury compensation claim settlements. No matter that you may be suffering from catastrophic injury we are equipped to handle your case. A spinal injury compensation claim is a highly complex and technical procedure. Damages awarded can be substantial which is why it’s important to be represented by a solicitor with specialised knowledge. We have extensive experience of obtaining compensation for the victims of horrific accidents. Cases are taken on a no win no charge basis. If you instruct us to deal with your spinal injury compensation claim we will vigorously pursue the maximum compensation available to you.

The Law of Negligence In Australia

In the majority of spinal injury compensation claims, it will be necessary for your solicitor to prove negligence on the part of the individual who caused the injury. A person is negligent if they fail to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of a person to whom they owe a duty of care. In addition to proving negligence, a solicitor must also prove that the negligence was a direct cause of the injury.

Spinal Injury Compensation Claims Award

The amount of compensation awarded depends on the extent of the spinal injury and its long term consequences. Damage to the spinal cord is amongst the most serious of injuries and can result in a wide range of disabilities. Awards are commensurate with the victim's particular situation. Detailed and meticulous medical reports from specialists are key to ensuring a fair award of compensation.

There are four major types of SCI: severing, compression, laceration and contusion. Factors affecting the victim's resulting condition which determines the amount of an award in a spinal injury compensation claim include which vertebrae were damaged, how many nerve fibres remain intact and how close the location of the injury is to the brain.

A spinal injury compensation claim is intended to compensate the victim for their pain and suffering and their financial losses. The ultimate goal is to put the victim back into the position they were in before the injury occurred. Damages are awarded for expenses that have already been incurred and are also awarded for estimated future costs. Compensation is also available for less tangible losses which include pain, suffering, emotional trauma, anxiety and changes in lifestyle.

Special Damages & General Damages

Damages awarded for successful spinal injury claims are divided into two categories for the sake of legal convenience which are called general damages and special damages :-

• Special damages comprise compensation for financial losses that can be precisely calculated and assigned a monetary value. Lost wages, property damage and medical expenses qualify as special damages. Special damages are usually proved by the use of bills, invoices or estimates.

• General damages comprise compensation for losses that are more difficult to calculate because they do not represent losses directly associated with a fixed amount of money. General damages must be assessed by a Judge. For example, it is difficult to place a monetary value on pain and suffering however this is a very real loss and the victim deserves to be compensated. Other categories of losses that fall under general damages include compensation for changes in lifestyle, emotional distress and a decreased likelihood of finding future employment due to disability.

Free Legal Consultation

If you have suffered a spinal injury due to another persons neglect, you must act quickly. The law limits the amount of time in which you have to bring a claim. Our specialist personal injury solicitors are ready and waiting to advise you. Contact us today for free, no obligation legal advice. We will provide you with a clear, straightforward assessment of your claim and answer all of your questions. There is no charge for this consultation even if you choose not to take further action. To speak with one of our solicitors about your case, simply complete the contact form on this website.