Paralysis Compensation Claims

You can claim compensation for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity you’ve experienced as a result of your paralysis.

We can also help you claim for any financial losses such as loss of earnings, taxi fares and prescription charges, as well as the cost of any care, therapy, home adaptations or mobility aids you need.

The injuries aspect of any award of compensation is usually the lowest part of the award, with the bulk of it made up by the financial costs of treatment, care and assistance, aids and adaptations, and accommodation for your future life.

There are many different types of paralysis but the 5 main types of paralysis that you might hear referred to or be diagnosed with: -

Monoplegia - affecting only one arm or leg

Hemiplegia - affecting one arm and one leg on the same side of your body

Paraplegia - where there’s paralysis below the waist affecting both legs, hips and your lower bodily functions, including your bladder and bowel.

Triplegia - where there is paralysis in one arm and both legs

Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia - where there is paralysis below the neck affecting both of your arms and both of your legs and bodily functions.

The amount of compensation you could receive will depend partly on the nature of your injury. For example, Judicial College guidelines state that a person could receive between £304,630 and £379,100 for Tetraplegia, and anything from £205,586 to £266,740 for Paraplegia. For an injury with a shorter duration, you could be awarded around £46,000.

These are just guidelines, and any compensation you receive will depend on your specific situation.

There’s no known cure for paralysis, but rehabilitation can make a huge difference to your future quality of life. With the right compensation package in place, you can access care including:

• Pain management
• Physical therapy, such as neuro-physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation nurses, who can help with issues as bladder and bowel dysfunction
• Occupational therapy, to help you get the equipment and aids you need to live independently
• Psychologists, to help you cope with the emotional impact of living with your paralysis
• Speech and language therapists, as you may have communication issues following your injury

Personal Injury cases which result in paralysis cases can normally run on a No Win, No Fee basis. Ask us for details.

In England and Wales, you have three years to make a paralysis claim, which starts from the date you suffered your accident or when you first became aware of the problem. If you’re claiming compensation on behalf of a child, you have until they turn 18 to claim.