Between 800 and 1,200 people experience traumatic spinal cord injuries each year in the UK, the most vulnerable age group being the age group 15-25 years. The majority of these cases lead to permanent paralysis. In total there are something like 40,000 people live with the consequences of spinal cord injury in the UK, which is about 1 in 1500th Most of these people are full-time wheelchair users. According to a survey conducted by the British Associaton ofSpinal Cord Injury Specialists (BASCIS) in 2000, the most common causes of spinal cord injuries in traffic accidents, domestic accidents and incidents while playing sports. From their study were the numbers for this year:
Traffic accidents by 36% falls, 42% Sports 12% Other 10%
Spinal cord injuries are almost always very serious and usually result in some degree of paralysis. The location of the injury and the extent of damage are the two Main factors that determine the resulting disability. A severe neck injury can lead to paralysis in the arms torso, legs, and with respiratory failure and impairment of other body functions. This is known as quadriplegia or tetraplegia. Injuries at or below the breast, usually affect only the legs and abdomen. This is called paraplegia. Catastrophic spinal injury occurs only in a small percentage of accidents. However, if you have experienced such a> An injury resulting from the actions of the other party, then it is important to begin pursuing a claim as soon as possible. The earlier a case is started, the easier it is to establish the facts about the accident. Evidence can be gathered and witness statements prepared. The more time passes, that would be a witness to the memory of the event, the poorer. It is a period of three years beginning in most cases where litigation process needs.
There are three mainElements of a claim for damages. You must be able to demonstrate that:
Yes you have a spinal injury to the spinal cord. Another person, the actions that caused the injury. The other person was at least partly to blame. You need to show that the party you are against it owed a fiduciary duty claims, and against this requirement. You have to show that the type of injury that you sustained negligence was a reasonably foreseeable consequence of this.Medical evidence is needed to support your case. With paraplegia, quadriplegia, and there are ongoing requirements for care and mobility. It is important that an individual's future needs taken into account adequately in any agreement. The largest part of the settlement will go to things like:
Adaptations to the home. Medical Equipment and Rehabilitation. Care costs. Future revenue.
There is also a general element of compensation in relation to its"Loss of amenities. This does bear on the pain and suffering was, and the degree of loss of earning capacity after the accident. Even if you think you may have been partly to blame, you can still claim can. For For example, an applicant who would suffer an accident and not wearing a safety belt, usually as a factor of 25% to the negligence guaranteed. It is possible for a "split study" in which the issue of liability first opt is dissolved, leaving the issue of the value ofthe settlement until later. Split-studies offer the advantage that, once liability has been decided, a provisional award of damages until a final agreement can be achieved. It is also possible for a structured settlement from a smaller lump sum plus an annual income, rather than a sum award received.
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