Spinal Injury Claims

Who can bring a spinal injury claim?

If you have suffered harm, or financial loss, as a result of negligent treatment, you may be able to make a spinal injury claim irrespective of whether the treatment/care was provided under the NHS or on a private basis.

Hay & Kilner have acted for clients whose complaint relates to a range of types of spinal injuries claims, including:

• Cauda equina
• Misdiagnosis of fractures
• Misdiagnosis of spinal metastases
• Management of spinal stroke

Why choose Hay & Kilner for your spinal injury claim?

Hay & Kilner’s team of specialised clinical negligence solicitors has recovered hundreds of thousands of pounds of compensation on behalf of their clients in respect of spinal injury claims.

• Claimant awarded £225,000 in negligence claim relating to cauda equina

We provide a high-quality service and will take the time to get to know you and understand exactly what you have been through to get you the compensation you deserve. We represent clients in all areas of the North East and are happy to come out to see you at home if you ever have difficulty attending the office.

If you are suffering from a serious disability, as a result of negligence and a spinal injury, we can assist in arranging appropriate rehabilitation and care packages to ensure you get the care and assistance needed to help you live with your spinal injury.

When to make a spinal injury claim?

An Act of Parliament sets out time limits for bringing a clinical negligence/spinal injury claim. Failure to issue proceedings within this time scale may mean that the spinal injury claim is time barred and cannot proceed.

The Limitation Act provides that the time limit is three years from the date on which harm resulted from the allegedly negligent action; or, if later, the date when you became aware that you received negligent treatment.

In the case of minors that is for the people who are under the age of 18 years, the limitation period does not begin to run until their 18th birthday.

If the injured person is suffering from a mental disability the time limit does not start to run until mental capacity has returned. If mental capacity never returns then an action for damages can be started at any time in the future even though the primary 3-year limitation period may have expired.

Find out more about when to pursue a spinal injury claim with our article Is it too late to bring a clinical negligence claim?

How much does it cost to make a spinal injury claim?

There are several ways a spinal injury claim can be funded; the most common being under a Conditional Fee Agreement on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. Read more about the different ways to fund your potential spinal injury claim with our article No Win No Fee and other options for funding your medical negligence claim.

How long will a spinal injury claim take?

Spinal injury claims often take several years to reach a resolution due to their complexity, and the severity and types of spinal injuries. The timescale also depends on whether or not your doctor or other healthcare practitioner accepts responsibility for your spinal injuries.

How do I start a spinal claim?

If you think you may be entitled to compensation for a spinal injury you have suffered, contact our team on 0191 232 8345 or using our online contact form and we will arrange an initial appointment to discuss how injury claims work and your potential spinal injury claim, free of charge.