Spinal injuries in motorcycle accidents

Motorcycle accident spinal injury lawyers

In many road traffic accidents involving motorcycles, spinal injuries are sustained by the rider. The level of injury and resultant paralysis depends on the level of break. For those who have sustained spinal injuries a specialist level of understanding and support is required.

How we have helped others

Our client, Tom, was involved in a serious road traffic accident. He was on his motorcycle on a main road when a car attempted to turn right into a junction. Tom suffered a very serious spinal injury affecting all four of his major limbs (tetraplegia). He was taken to hospital and underwent surgery to stabilise the fracture to his spine. He was then taken to a specialist spinal unit where he remained an in-patient for 7 months.

During this time, he underwent rehabilitation, and one of our senior motorcycle accident spinal injury lawyers coordinated his legal claim. Liability was established against the other driver, and substantial interim payments were obtained. These were used to adapt Tom’s bungalow by installing ramps, a disabled bathroom, a specially designed kitchen with low level work tops, a redesigned bedroom to incorporate a hoist, repositioned light switches, amended garage and driveway facilities, amended access ways and all other necessary work. A specialised electric wheelchair was purchased to enable Tom to be mobile, despite the loss of the use of his arms and legs, and which enabled control through a remote device and the use of his fingers.

A specially adapted motor vehicle was purchased, to enable Tom to drive himself and his wife about, utilising special disabled controls whilst sitting in his wheelchair, and to enter and leave the vehicle through a ramp which he could operate by remote control. 24 hour nursing care in his home was put in place. Once a final opinion had been obtained from the medical team, we were able to settle his claim for substantial damages and ensure his financial security in the future.

The relationship between Tom and the legal team who acted for him remains in place, notwithstanding the fact that his claim has been concluded. It is a relationship of trust and friendship. Tom has offered his assistance to us and to other seriously injured people to help to ensure that only properly experienced and highly specialised lawyers deal with cases such as his own. He has appeared in television and press commercials on our behalf, demonstrating how he gets about and the fact that, notwithstanding such a traumatic experience occurring in a persons life, there is hope for the future.

Motorcycle accident spinal injury services

In cases such as these it is vital that a specialist law firm is employed as the compensation amounts and support required will be substantial. In addition, the person who has sustained a spinal injury as a result of a motorcycle accident may require a lifetime of support.

Specialist spinal injury division

We employ a number of spinal injury solicitors who are solely dedicated to working on behalf of those who have sustained spinal injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents. These experts understand the physical as well as legal requirements of our clients. They have at their disposal access to a nationwide network of experts who can advise on:

• Adaptations to housing;
• Purchasing adapted vehicles;
• Protecting and managing compensation awards;
• Applying for the correct benefits;
• Negotiating with local authorities;
• Providing private rehabilitation;
• Employing carers;
• Selecting private nurses.

Please contact us to to allow us to describe the ways in which we can help. You will be charged nothing for discussing your situation with us.

Finding out more

To find out more about spinal injury and spinal cord injury, please visit our specialist website at seriouslaw.co.uk.