Nerve damage can be a serious injury and can have significant and long-term impacts on your quality of life as well as affecting the loved ones around you, especially if it affects your mobility. Depending on the extent of the injuries, yourself and your family members may be severely impacted by the long term consequences of a life changing injury.

Nerve damage injuries are already incredibly traumatising; however, when you find out that the accident was caused due to someone else’s negligence and could have been avoided, it can worsen the emotional pain you have already been put through.

If you have suffered a nerve damage injury that was caused by an accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible to make a nerve damage claim for compensation.

 

What is a nerve damage injury?

 

Our nerves send vital messages, from a specific part of the body, to the brain via the spinal cord. If the nerves are damaged, it can lead to numerous issues, such as muscle weakness, unusual tingling and sensory problems. Damage to some nerves can also lead to blood pressure and digestion problems as well as loss of function of vital organs.

Those who suffer a nerve damage injury are usually left with long term pain and suffering as well as ongoing medical treatment. Psychological injuries, such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD can also often arise as the result of a serious accident.

 

Nerve damage claim: Common accidents that may lead to nerve damage

 

There are many different causes of nerve damage injuries that lead to nerve damage compensation claims. Some of the most common nerve damage claims that we deal with include:

Accidents at work – Serious injuries, leading to nerve damage are more prevalent in workplaces such as factories or construction sites; however, they can occur in almost any workplace. Common accidents include getting hands or fingers stuck in machines, or suffering severe lacerations or chemical burns.

Medical negligence – Serious injuries can occur due to medical negligence. Nerve damage is often caused by negligent medical professionals during surgery. A medical negligence claim may be brought if you suffered a nerve damage injury due to medical mistakes or malpractice.

Accidents in public places – People can also sustain nerve damage injuries in public places on the street or on private premises. These types of accidents commonly include slips, trips and falls due to negligence.

Road traffic accidents – Road traffic accidents can result in serious injuries due to the amount of force involved in a collision. These types of accidents can cause spinal injuries which may also lead to nerve damage. Cyclists and Motorcyclists are more likely to suffer from these injuries due to the lack of protection; however, it can happen in any vehicle.

If you have sustained a nerve damage injury in an accident listed above, as well as many others, contact our personal injury solicitors today to determine your eligibility and discuss the claims process.

 

What can be recovered in a nerve damage claim?

 

There are a variety of losses that can be recovered in a nerve damage compensation claim following an accident that was not your fault. Below are just a few examples:

Loss of income – If you were required to take time off work due to your injuries, you should be able to recover your loss of earnings for the full period of time you were unable to work.

Pain and suffering – The law considers the fact that there is a certain amount of trauma and pain that can be associated with accidents. Therefore, it has made a provision for injured persons to obtain compensation for the same.

Loss of amenity – You may be able to claim an amount of compensation for your loss of amenity. This refers to instances when your injuries have prevented you from participating in activities that you had previously taken part in and enjoyed.

A loss of enjoyment can directly affect your life and can lead to long term effects such as mental health issues like frustration and depression. There is a provision in the law that covers any loss of amenity resulting from an accident.

Other financial losses – Other financial losses which were directly caused by the accident, such as medical care and treatment costs and travel costs, can also be recovered as part of a personal injury claim.

There is no maximum amount that you can be awarded for a nerve damage claim. The amount of financial compensation you receive will be based on the severity of the ongoing disability and losses due to negligence. A negligence claim is considered on a case-by-case basis as each claim has a unique set of circumstances.

In certain cases, it can be difficult for the sufferer of a nerve damage injury to pursue a claim for compensation themselves. Therefore, a litigation friend (often a close family member) will be able to pursue to them on their behalf.

 

How is nerve damage injury compensation calculated?

 

Compensation for all personal injury claims is split into general damages and special damages.

General Damages – This refers to the amount of compensation you receive for your pain, suffering and loss of amenity.

To calculate this amount, we look at previous cases which are similar to yours, together with guidelines that are issued to Judges who decide the outcome of such claims if they go to Court. Your case will be valued on the basis of your injuries as described by suitably qualified medical professionals.

Special Damages – These are any direct financial losses that you may have suffered as a result of your injuries. Typically, these may include loss of earnings up to the settlement, loss of earnings in the future, medical costs, travel costs or the costs of care provided to you.

It is difficult to estimate the amount of compensation you will receive for your injuries without knowing the full extent of your injuries. There are, however, compensation calculators online that can be used to estimate how much you may be able to receive from your claim.

 

Can I receive financial assistance before my serious injury case concludes?

 

When you are suffering as a result of a serious injury, it can put you at financial risk if you are unable to work, or you may be forced to pay for treatment. Therefore, interim payments are available in order to relieve some of the financial burdens that you may be faced with.

Interim payments are payments that can be made prior to a final settlement for costs such as rehabilitation and private medical care.

For more information regarding interim payments, please contact Wildwood Legal to get in touch with one of our personal injury solicitors.

 

How much does a nerve damage claim cost?

 

We will always be 100% transparent about what our charges are, and if we take on your case, we will almost always do so on Conditional Fee Agreements (also known as a no win, no fee agreements).

This means that if you do not win your case, you do not pay us any fees at all. If we win the case, we take a small percentage of your compensation, which we will agree with you beforehand, to cover our costs.

We will never ask you to sign anything until you are completely happy with what it is that we are proposing.

Get in touch with one of our specialist solicitors to find out more about making a no win, no fee claim.

 

Time limit for making a claim

 

The general rule on time limits for making a serious injury claim is that you have three years from the date of the injury to have either settled your claim or started court proceedings once the accident has happened.

The three-year deadline begins on the date that the accident occurred or from the date on which you realised that your injuries were associated with your accident due to negligence.

If you suffered a serious injury as a child, the time starts from their 18th birthday and you will have until your 21st birthday to complete your claim for compensation.

 

How can Wildwood Legal help with nerve damage claims?

 

At Wildwood Legal, we know that the consequences of negligence can be devastating. If you have suffered from this, you need to seek legal advice – That’s where we come in.

We see all too often the significant effect that a serious injury can have on people’s lives. We can help on the financial side to get you on the road to recovery and help you to maximise the amount of compensation you receive. Our core strength is in personal injury claims.

We are experienced in helping you with any negligence claims that you may want to make. We aim to give you not only quality aid but flexibility and clarity as we know that these qualities are just as important.

Our law firm is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority; therefore, we provide everything that is needed to meet their high standards meaning that we are a trusted law firm. We offer services to individuals located in England and Wales.

Our ultimate aim is to obtain a great outcome for your case and for you to feel able to recommend us to others at the end of your claim.

We value the opinion of our clients, and we will always listen to you and take on board what you say. To make an enquiry, get in contact with us either email us info@winstonsolicitors.co.uk or call us 0113 320 5000.