{"id":21268,"date":"2021-05-21T08:00:59","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T07:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=21268"},"modified":"2021-05-07T13:07:24","modified_gmt":"2021-05-07T12:07:24","slug":"paraplegia-and-paralysis-compensation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2021\/05\/21\/paraplegia-and-paralysis-compensation\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraplegia and paralysis compensation"},"content":{"rendered":"

In some of the worst injuries at work or in other accident events, the injury can be so severe that it causes long-lasting and permanent paralysis. Such conditions can cause irrevocable changes to the affected person\u2019s life, significantly restricting their mobility and their ability to perform everyday tasks. While the extent of the paralysis can vary from person to person, anyone affected may be able to claim paraplegia and paralysis compensation<\/strong><\/a> for the harm caused.<\/p>\n

As one of the more serious conditions we handle as personal injury lawyers, we understand how daunting it can be to begin a paraplegia or paralysis compensation claim. Whether claiming for yourself or on behalf of a family member, we can handle a case like this with the sensitivity that is merited, as we do for all our clients.<\/p>\n

We aim to make the claim process smooth and stress-free, whilst we work hard to recover the most compensation we can possibly can for the injured person.<\/p>\n

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What can I claim for?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In a paraplegia and paralysis compensation claim, as in any other claim, compensation can be typically recovered in two damages categories: General Damages and Special Damages. General Damages accounts for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused to the injured person. As such, it can cover the full breadth of effects on their everyday life, including any negative impact on mental health, as well as the ability to move and perform bodily functions on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

Special Damages can then cover any financial losses or expenses incurred. For those claiming paraplegia and paralysis compensation, the Special Damages value can be high, as the nature of this injury can mean that those affected may need round-the-clock care, or may be permanently unable to work, both of which can come with considerable costs.<\/p>\n

Paraplegia and paralysis compensation values<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We value paraplegia and paralysis compensation claims using our vast experience, as well as according to the Judicial College guidelines, so we have detailed some of the official recommendations for claim values below.<\/p>\n