If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury the emotional and physical impact can be lifechanging.
We’re here to get you access to the best medical care, rehabilitation and support. We’ll investigate your case to find out if anyone was at fault, and work to get you the justice and compensation you deserve. We’ll also assess the impact of your injury to understand what support you’ll need now and in the future.
Openness, trust and honesty
By building a relationship based on openness, trust and honesty, we’re better placed to provide the expert advice you need. Our highly specialised team will put your needs first. And we’ll approach your case with care and consideration.
First we’ll secure interim payments for you so that you can get early access to specialist rehabilitation. We know that an excellent rehab programme gives you the chance to live an independent life.
We’ll also advise on state benefits, employment rights and other financial issues. The majority of the spinal injury claims we handle are on a ‘no-win, no-fee’ basis. So you don’t need to worry about paying anything upfront. Furthermore you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful.
Here to help you
We know that learning to live with a spinal cord injury can be a long and emotional process. We’re here to help, so you can focus on what really matters.
Making a claim can seem daunting, but with more APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accredited spinal injury specialists than any other firm in the UK we’re here to answer any questions you may have. We pride ourselves on securing the best outcome for you and your family and are willing to fight difficult cases to ensure you can live an independent and fulfilling life.
For an initial call with one of our specialist expert lawyers, please fill out the online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. You can also call us free on: 0808 256 4570
Compensation can pay for important services to support your recovery or help you with everyday living, such as:
Adaptations to your home
Transport
Help with loss of earnings and expenses
Private healthcare
Rehabilitation and therapy
Shauna’s story
In 2018, Shauna was involved in a road traffic collision and treated for a head injury, multiple fractures, bowel and pelvic injuries and a blood clot. Most significantly, she suffered a spinal cord injury and was told she’d be unable to use her legs like she used to.
“Being told that you’ll never walk again is a really hard pill to swallow. No one expects to have a spinal cord injury. But it can happen to anybody.” (Shauna)
Watch the video below showing how our legal team helped Shauna to rebuild her life:
I am the regional head of the Serious Injury team in Newcastle and Middlesbrough, and I have spent more than 30 years supporting people who have experienced life changing injuries. I have particular expertise in helping individuals with spinal cord injuries, and over the years I’ve built strong connections with specialist organisations, clinicians and support networks across the North East and Cumbria. My approach is clear, practical and straightforward. I work closely with each person and their family to understand what matters most to them. I guide my clients through every stage of the legal process and support them in accessing the very best rehabilitation, along with the accommodation, care, technology and equipment they need to rebuild independence and move forward with confidence.
I am the regional head of the Medical Negligence Teams and a Partner, based in the North East and Yorkshire. I have been specialising in medical negligence law for 30 years and have a wealth of experience in supporting those with spinal injuries, providing clear, practical legal support to clients and families when it matters most. I work closely with individuals and families to help them navigate complex situations with confidence and commitment.
Samuel Hill
Partner (Medical Negligence) APIL Accredited Medical Negligence Specialist and Senior Litigator
I am a Partner at our office in Birmingham, and I represent clients throughout the Midlands and Mid-Wales. I have over 25 years of experience in handling cases involving spinal cord injury. I have represented many clients (adults and children) with tetraplegia and paraplegia. Securing the best available rehabilitation is central to our approach to cases, as is addressing urgent housing, equipment, and care needs. The latest medical and technological developments in spinal cord injury management are matters we also focus on.
I am the regional head of the Serious Injury team in Wales and the South West of England. I have specialised in representing adults and children with life-changing injuries for nearly 30 years. I provide clear, practical and straightforward advice , working closely with individuals and families. I guide and support my clients to access the best rehabilitation available, together with the accommodation, care and equipment that they need.
I am a partner working across both our Bristol and Cardiff offices representing clients throughout the South-West of England and South Wales. I have been running spinal cord injury cases for more than 15 years. During that time, I have helped numerous clients achieve long term financial stability through securing substantial compensation payments. My main focus is accessing essential rehabilitation and financial support at an early stage, ensuring the client has appropriate housing, equipment, therapies and care. I want their post injury journey to be as smooth as possible.
As a medical negligence solicitor, I am passionate about my work with individuals to help them understand where their medical treatment went wrong and to seek compensation to help rebuild their lives by providing funds to help with rehabilitation costs, aids and equipment and housing adaptations. At Irwin Mitchell we are also aware that medical negligence claims can often raise patient safety issues which can go some way to prevent the same mistakes happening again.
