Brain and Spinal Injuries

Brain and spine injuries can be life-changing and have a significant impact on your quality of life. They also have a huge effect on those around you. At Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these injuries can take. Our team of experienced personal injury solicitors are here to help you get the compensation you deserve.

At Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand that every injury case is unique, and we work hard to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Our team of experienced personal injury solicitors will work with you to gather evidence, build a strong case, and negotiate a settlement that covers all your needs.

We offer a free initial discussion to chat about your potential claim, what happened, what evidence you might have, and to talk about your options. There is absolutely no obligation here – it’s simply a free chat to establish whether there is a potential compensation claim, or not. All you need to do is call the team on 01752 827085 or email us at teampersonalinjury@nash.co.uk

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BrainInjury — Causes of brain and spinal injuries

Brain and spinal injuries can occur as a result of a range of accidents, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, and slips, trips, and falls. Sports-related injuries and medical negligence can also cause these types of injuries.
Some examples of types of injuries that cause brain or spinal injuries are:
Birth injuries
Sports accidents including contact sports, climbing accidents and awkward falls from height
Faulty goods
Medical negligence including surgical errors, misdiagnosis
Serious Road Traffic Accidents particularly high velocity collisions
Accidents at school
Work accidents including falls from height, falling loads, and industrial accidents

What kind of compensation can I get for a brain and spinal injury?

Compensation for personal injury claims can be broken down into two types of damages: general and special damages.
**General Damages**
General damages are awarded to compensate for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. The amount of compensation will be determined by the severity of the injury, estimated recovery time and rehabilitation needed. Additionally, the amount awarded may be influenced by the need for further medical treatment or lifelong care.
**Special Damages**
On the other hand, special damages are awarded to cover specific expenses related to the injury. This category includes past expenses and future expenses. This can include medical fees, physiotherapy, loss of earnings, travel expenses to hospital, and damage to personal items. In more serious cases, special damages may also cover the costs of ongoing care, loss of future salary and pension. In the most serious of cases there can be significant claims for new accommodation and specialist adaptions.
At Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand that every personal injury case is unique, and we work hard to ensure our clients receive the compensation they deserve. Our team of experienced personal injury solicitors will work with you to gather evidence, build a strong case, and negotiate a settlement that covers all your needs.

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Marie Oxland — Interim Payments

In some cases, we can request an interim payment for you which can help to reduce financial worries caused by the accident. It can also be used to pay for private treatment. An interim payment is made before the conclusion of your claim.

Why choose Nash & Co Solicitors for your compensation claim

At Nash & Co Solicitors, we understand how traumatic brain and spinal injuries can be for those affected and their loved ones:
Our top priority is to ensure that we obtain the best possible results for you and your family. As a specialist law firm in Personal Injury claims, we offer a free consultation at the outset, where we’ll gather evidence and make our recommendations for legal action.
We work on a no win no fee basis, meaning you will not have to worry about legal fees. Our team can visit you at home if you are recovering from brain and spinal injuries and can arrange expert medical opinions to support your claim. Our personal injury solicitors at Nash & Co Solicitors will ensure that you are kept fully informed throughout, and we’ll do all we can to ensure that you understand every stage of the claim process.
We will handle negotiations on your behalf, taking the pressure off you while you recover from your injuries. You can trust that our team of experts will work hard to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. We’ll also ensure that any medical fees and out-of-pocket expenses, such as physiotherapy, loss of earnings, and travel expenses are covered. We will then consider the need for ongoing care, loss of future salary and pension, and any adaptations required to your home.

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I used Nash & Co to make a personal injury claim after an accident. I was informed of the progress at every step and felt that the service I was receiving was both personal and professional.
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Mike Shiers has been absolutely outstanding helping me to navigate through a legal claim which had been submitted by my wife before she had passed away. The case has now been brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
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Mike Shiers and his team have been incredible. After suffering an injury to my knee and wrist caused by a 3rd party, I was put in touch with Mike from Nash & Co. I have to say, he and his team have been nothing short of incredible from start to finish.
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Had Marie dealing with a case for me after an accident and I could not fault the service I received along the way. Clear communication throughout and outstanding effort to get me the best end result but also making sure I received the medical treatment I required along the way. Would recommend them to everybody.
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Meet the Personal Injury team

Personal Injury & Medical Negligence Team

Michael Shiers

Partner, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team

Rebecca Brisley

Associate Solicitor, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team

Marie Oxland

Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence team

Amie Worth

Paralegal in the Medical Negligence team

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