Whilst injuries of all seriousness can be difficult to deal with, accidents which cause serious harm and financial loss can be life changing. We have represented many clients over the years who have suffered life changing injuries and may be able to help you recover compensation to assist you now and in the future.
Following a serious accident, you may find that you are unable to work or your ability to undertake certain duties at work has been affected. You may also need medical treatment and rehabilitation to help you rebuild your life, together with the assistance of trained medical staff and/or family members and friends to help you with the day-to-day activities you were able to do independently before your accident.
Approaching a specialist Solicitor at an early stage after the accident will enable them to build a strong relationship with you and establish which type of medical expert(s) should be instructed to prepare reports on your injuries and needs. These reports will almost certainly be needed in the event that you would like to bring a claim for compensation.
Your Solicitor will work with you and the insurer of the person or organisation responsible for your accident to put together a rehabilitation package to help you get your life back on track. This could include medical treatment or care paid for privately by the insurer, adaptations to your home or car and mobility aids and equipment.
If liability for your accident is admitted, we may be able to request what lawyers call ‘interim payments’ to help you financially before your claim concludes. Interim payments are those made before your claim settles, to assist you with purchasing things you need to meet your immediate needs.
If the injuries are very serious and you or your relative need help to work out what your/their needs will be, we may be able to appoint a case manager to work with you and your family to put a rehabilitation package in place.
We are currently acting for a child who was diagnosed with a brain injury which was caused by negligence at birth. As liability was admitted at a relatively early stage, we have been able to secure large interim payments for her family to purchase suitable accommodation with ramps, hoists and mobility aids to meet her immediate needs. We appointed a case manager to work with her family to ensure that she and her family are able to live as comfortably as they can while the case is ongoing.
If you would like to discuss whether you or a family member may be entitled to compensation following a serious accident, please call us on 0114 218 4000 or email info@tayloremmet.co.uk.
