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Life Changing and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Life Changing and Catastrophic Injury

Vincents Solicitors have extensive experience acting on behalf of clients who have suffered a life changing catastrophic injury.

Catastrophic injuries are significant injuries such as brain injuries and spinal injuries which result in a significant disability requiring long term medical treatment and care.

Our specialist team have extensive experience dealing with catastrophic injuries caused as a result of:

  • Medical Negligence
  • Road Traffic Accidents
  • Motorbike accidents
  • Workplace Accidents

Our specialist team recognises the devastating impact that a catastrophic injury can have upon both the individual and their family and will guide you through the legal process at what is a very challenging / emotional time.

Our specialist team have extensive knowledge and experience dealing with catastrophic injury claims and will assist you in seeking the best expert assistance and guidance to determine the most appropriate methods of treatment and rehabilitation you require.

We understand that some catastrophic injuries will require specialist rehabilitation to give you the best chance of making a full recovery and ensuring you have access to that rehabilitation immediately will be of paramount importance to us.  The team will always seek to obtain interim payments to ensure that you have access to funds to pay for ongoing treatment and rehabilitation.

We will also work with you to ensure that you are compensated not only for the injury itself but any other associated loss such as the cost of immediate or long term medical care, housing adaptations, loss of pension contributions and future earnings.

What do I next?

We deal with claims under a No Win No Fee agreement and we are able to provide a free initial consultation so that we can discuss with you what has happened and advise you how you can proceed.

Call us on 01772 555176 or complete our Request a Callback form to arrange a free consultation.

 

 

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Frequently asked questions

It is illegal for your employer to sack you for pursuing a claim against them.  If your Employer dismisses you from your employment as a result of pursuing a claim against them then you may also have an Employment Law claim for Unfair Dismissal.  We are able to put you in contact with an Employment Solicitor to provide advice to you should this eventuality occur.
In order for you to prove how you were injured as a result of an accident or in clinical negligence cases what illness or symptoms you have suffered then you will need to attend for a medical examination with an independent medical expert. In the more complex cases you may be required to attend more than one examination. After an examination, the independent medical expert will then provide a report setting out how you have been injured or what illness you are suffering and how long it will take for you to make a recovery.
The majority of personal injury and clinical negligence claims are settled without the need to go to Court however if we believe that it is isn’t going to be possible to settle your claim then we will advise you about going to Court. Going to Court to give evidence can be a daunting experience but Vincents Solicitors will support you throughout. Quite often claims will still settle during the Court process but without having to attend a final Hearing in front of a Judge.
How much compensation you receive in the event of a successful claim depends upon the severity of the injures or illness you have suffered and the wider impact this has had on your day to day life. You are entitled to claim two different types of compensation. General Damages are paid to you for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity suffered i.e for the injuries you have sustained. Special Damages are the losses you have incurred as a result of the accident or incident such as loss of earnings, medical treatment costs, travel expenses etc.
The length of time that a personal injury claim will take to conclude is different for each particular claim depending on the circumstances of the accident, how long investigations take and whether it is possible to reach an amicable settlement with the party at fault. If Vincents Solicitors aren’t able to successfully negotiate your claim with the opposing party then we will advise you about bringing Court proceedings which will add to the overall amount of time take to conclude your claim. However you can be assured that Vincents Solicitors will progress your claim as efficiently as possible.
If you have a claim for personal injury then Vincents Solicitors will deal with your claim on a No Win No Fee Agreement. 
Personal Injury claims are largely pursued against the insurer of drivers, businesses, shops and other premises. In Clinical Negligence claims the claim will be brought against either an individual healthcare professional such as a Hospital Consultant, Surgeon, General Practitioner, Dentist or against a private clinic or NHS Hospital. Vincents Solicitors will investigate who is responsible for your claim and will negotiate both liability and settlement of your claim with the relevant party.
A personal injury claim should be brought within 3 years of the date of the accident.  In clinical negligence claims the time limit is 3 years from either the event that caused your injuries or illness or alternatively 3 years that you became aware that an event had caused you harm (date of knowledge). If a claim is being made on behalf of someone who has died then the 3 year time limit will apply from the date of death. If a claim is being made on behalf of a child then the 3 year time limit will run from their 18th birthday. If a Claimant lacks mental capacity then the three year time limit will not apply.
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