Spinal Injury and Spinal Surgery Claims

There are a number of causes of spinal injury, including trauma or long term wear and tear to the anatomy that makes up the spine; it can also be caused by disease process. 

The severity and impact on the individual will often depend on which part of the spine is involved, how much damage has been done and how quickly diagnosis and treatment are provided.  Prompt treatment is mandatory in some types of spinal injury.
 
It is essential that if you have a spinal injury and feel that your treatment has been compromised in some way that you seek the advice of a specialist firm of solicitors at the outset.
 
Spinal injury claims can be complex involving a number of different areas of expertise. Some injuries can impact on bladder bowel and sexual dysfunction; such injury may not always be clearly apparent and careful analysis of symptoms by a specialist solicitor is essential. 

Pain and other unpleasant symptoms can lead to severe restrictions on mobility  and lifestyle.  Such claims should therefore be handled by a solicitor with a good understanding of the medical issues involved.  This ensures that the right questions are asked, and the correct steps taken at an early stage of the claim.  Instructing the right medical negligence solicitor at the outset can have a significant impact on the level of damages awarded at the end of a successful case.
 
Here at Michelmores we have a dedicated team of clinical negligence solicitors, including a solicitor with a background in the NHS as a senior physiotherapist with a particular interest in spinal injuries.  Michelmores is recognised as a specialist firm by the SIA (Spinal Injuries Association) and a number of our solicitors are members of AvMA (Action for Victims of Medical Accidents).
 
For an informal chat about your concerns, please contact us to arrange a free initial meeting or discussion.