55% of spinal cord injuries caused by road accidents

Spinal cord injury is one serious personal injury that can be sustained as a result of a road accident. Spinal cord injury is bruising, compression or tearing to the spinal cord. This can be caused by a force that crushes the spine and the cord. In 2000 there were over 650 new patients admitted to Spinal Injury Centres across the UK and Ireland .

Damage to the spinal cord can be serious seeing as the spinal cord facilitates the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. The severity of trauma to the spinal cord governs the extent of disability caused by spinal cord injury. But new research shows hope that spinal cord regeneration is possible.

Around 55% of spinal cord injuries are caused by road traffic accidents. Other personal injuries as a result of road accidents include whiplash injury. This can happen when the head is jolted in the impact of a car crash. Chest injuries are also common, especially in vehicles where airbags are not installed.

How we can help following a personal injury
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, whiplash injury or chest injury as a result of a road accident that was not your fault then our personal injury solicitors may be able to help.

We will guide you through the claims process and give you free legal advice to make sure that you get the maximum compensation for your personal injury. You can claim compensation for pain and suffering, loss of earnings and medical costs.

We even offer a free vehicle repair and hire service for our customers*. See getting a replacement vehicle and getting your vehicle repaired for more information.

We have a no win no fee policy so you will not have to pay any of your legal cots. See no win no fee for more information.

To make a personal injury claim call 0808 143 43 42.