Spinal and cauda equina claims

About spinal and cauda equina claims

Injuries to the spine, such as damage to the vertebrae, ligaments, discs, or the spinal cord itself, can cause severe life-changing consequences, including chronic pain, cauda equina or reduced mobility.

Typically the result of road traffic accidents or complications during medical procedures, spinal injuries are complex and often need specialist medical care to manage long-term disability and aid recovery.

From physiotherapy to home adaptations, spinal and cauda equina claims can be made to offer financial support for your care and recovery. Our spinal injury solicitors have decades of experience, and can help you rebuild your life by securing the compensation needed for rehabilitation, covering lost earnings, or funding specialist care.

How our spinal and cauda equina legal experts can help

If you, or your family member, have experienced a life-altering spinal injury or cauda equina syndrome, our experienced legal team is here to support you. We recognise that these injuries cause significant physical pain, and fundamentally change how you live, work and move.

Our team of lawyers understand the intricacies of complex neurological claims, especially where medical negligence has led to permanent damage. We have experience securing compensation awards for clients affected by delayed diagnosis of cauda equina, surgical errors, and epidural or anaesthesia mistakes.

Working alongside our medico-legal adviser, we have both the clinical insight needed to fully understand the complexities of your injuries, how they may be impacting your life, and what you need to settle the lifelong costs of recovery.

What you need to know about spinal and cauda equina claims

Spinal and cauda equina claims can be a complex process, making the legal journey feel almost as daunting. For those living with spinal cord damage or the effects of cauda equina syndrome, you may be worried about the long-term financial stability and the costs of adapting to a new way of life.

Our goal is to improve lives through law, providing clarity when you need it most. We are transparent about costs, and offer bespoke advice tailored to the specific needs of spinal injury survivors from securing payments for immediate rehabilitation to navigating no-win-no-fee arrangements.

Spinal injury

One of the most devastating injuries is one to the spine – especially if it is due to medical negligence. Often causing permanent damage and significant changes to lifestyle, including paralysis, loss of sensation, or loss of bodily functions, spinal injury claims can help you reclaim a sense of security and dignity when your world has become harder to navigate.

Although injuries can be traumatic, rehabilitation and specialist care can help improve outcomes. Spinal injury claims can help finance the equipment, home adaptations and lifelong support needed to help you regain your independence and quality of life.

Cauda equina

Those who have suffered with cauda equina know that every second counts when it comes to diagnosis. The impact of delayed, or misdiagnosis, can be significant, resulting in loss of independence, chronic pain, and bodily dysfunction.

Pursuing a cauda equina claim provides an all-important route to securing the compensation you deserve. This can help provide any specialist care or private rehabilitation needed to rebuild your life and maximise recovery.

We also have a partnership with the Cauda Equina Champions Charity, which is a patient-led organisation supporting those with the condition, and their families, with a wide range of bespoke services.