Catastrophic Injury

Here at Morrish Solicitors, we have a long history of assisting victims of serious injury to rebuild their lives. We know that their needs are very different from more common place Personal Injury claims.

The claim itself is not just about receiving compensation, it is much, much more critical, and complex than that.  Others may concentrate on the size of the award but, in additional to that and knowing that mere numbers are not the only concern, we adopt a different approach. The final compensation should be the ‘icing on the cake’ only once all other aspects of the claim have been systematically dealt with.

It is vital to set up a detailed rehabilitation programme as early as possible to assist in the treatment of the injury or condition, and to expedite the return to work, at least on a reduced hours basis. In the most severe cases, this programme may mean setting care regimes and life plans, providing modifications to the home or vehicles and even the provision of newly adapted accommodation or transport.

It is essential to secure interim payments as early and as regularly as possible to prevent difficulties with debts, to help buy vital equipment and any necessary treatment needed beyond NHS provision. We recognise that working people who depend on regular income can suffer long-lasting and devastating effects to the entire family if that income is removed through injury.

We also recognise that once the primary needs for rehabilitation, care, accommodation, transport and income are resolved for the longer term, then and only then can we concentrate on the issue of final compensation payment.

It is important to understand that no two claims are the same and each must be viewed on its own merits. Some claims may not suit a final one-off payment, but it may be more effective to seek ongoing income that continues for life.

If each of the above is done correctly, then any final award may, in fact, be reduced because provision has already been made for the claimant’s needs for life. We at Morrish Solicitors believe this is far more important than merely securing a large final lump sum settlement, perhaps years after the incident.

Morrish Solicitors is an active member of the legal team recommended by both the Spinal Injuries Association and Headway, the brain injury association. We are involved with other charitable organisations who provide vital support and advice for catastrophic injury claimants and their families like The Brain and Spine Foundation, Brake, Aspire and OEDMA.

In certain cases, ‘no win no fee’ arrangements may be available.

Please telephone 033 3344 9600 and ask to speak to the Catastrophic Injuries team, or complete our online form below or email [email protected]