Paralysis compensation claims

What are the different types of paralysis injury?

A paralysis injury can manifest itself in several different ways. They can affect any part of the body, including the face, hands, an arm or leg, one or both sides of the body, both legs, or both arms. The paralysis injury may result in stiffness and spasms, floppiness or numbness, pain or tingling in the affected part of the body.

Paralysis can occur naturally and inadvertently as the result of a stroke, Bell's palsy or multiple sclerosis. However, a severe head or spinal cord injury may occur as the result of negligence on the part of one or more parties, be it in the workplace or as the result of a road traffic accident. 

Get in touch with us today if you have suffered a debilitating paralysis injury that you feel was not your fault. The team will be on hand to give free advice and get your paralysis compensation claim up and running straight away, should you decide to go ahead. You can call us on or you can request a call back from one of our helpline advisors when you are ready.

Which kinds of accidents can cause paralysis?

While paralysis can be caused by medical conditions such as strokes, where nobody is to blame for the condition, there are many accidents that cause paralysis where somebody else was at fault.

Paralysis caused by an accident in the workplace

Many people worry that if they suffer an accident at work that it could be considered their own fault for not being experienced, skilled or vigilant enough. This simply isn't true. If your paralysis injury was caused by an accident in the workplace, then your employer may be liable under the Health and Safety at Work 1974 Act.

The Health and Safety at Work Act means that your employer is responsible for your safety whilst you are in the workplace, and must meet certain requirements to keep the working environment safe.

Specific rules also apply to areas such as working at height and working with potentially dangerous equipment.

If you have been involved in an accident in the workplace that has led to you becoming paralysed, this may mean that they have not met their responsibilities as your employer.

This could be because:

• They failed to provide you with the correct training
• They did not provide the correct safety equipment for your role
• They failed to take the necessary steps to maintain a safe workplace, including inspecting machinery and keeping the floor safe from hazards

We understand that making a paralysis compensation claim against an employer can be worrying, but we're here to support you. Find out more about making a claim against your employer here or get in touch to discuss your circumstances in more detail on .

Paralysis caused by a road traffic accident

Road accidents can cause serious injuries that have a huge impact on those involved, and their families.

If you have been paralysed by injuries you received in a road traffic accident that wasn't your fault, then you could claim compensation against the person responsible for the accident. This might be the driver of the other vehicle or the driver of a vehicle in which you were a passenger. It could also be that your accident was caused by the conditions of the road, if the road was in poor condition, cracked or had potholes; or if the traffic management system put in place wasn't working correctly.

Negligence can usually be proven by evidence such as police reports, CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, and photographic records.

If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and it was somebody else's fault, then we recommend getting in contact with us on .

It's also possible that you may have suffered temporary paralysis after a car accident, that you might fully recover but still have to take time off work. If this is the case, then we may be able to help you make a paralysis claim.

Paralysis caused by a medical negligence

If you believe that your paralysis injury has been caused by medical negligence, then we're sorry. We know that nobody anticipates complications when they seek medical treatment. However, we can help you make a compensation claim if you've been paralysed by a medical mistake such as surgical negligence or misdiagnosis.

Am I eligible to make a paralysis injury claim?

The best way to find out if you're eligible to claim compensation for paralysis is to contact us about your experience. All calls to us are free on , and as an advisory service we never pressure anybody into starting a paralysis injury claim or talking to one of our solicitor firms. In fact, we're simply here to give you the advice you need about making a claim and to let you know if we think you're eligible to claim.

That means we listen to everything you have to say about your accident and paralysis and give advice based on your experience.

Before you call, we typically advise that if your accident happened in the last three years, caused you an injury such as paralysis and the accident was caused by somebody else, then it's likely you'll have a claim.

There are cases where you may have longer than three years to claim compensation for paralysis injuries. These are often extremely serious cases where the person injured has had their mental capacity affected and are now unable to make a legal decision themselves, or where the accident has involved a child.

To discuss your eligibility to make a no win no fee claim, please call us on for free, or complete our call back form.

Can I make a paralysis compensation claim on behalf of someone?

We know that not everybody reading this page will be a sufferer of a paralysis injurythemselves. In fact, we know that in the most serious cases the person who has been injured may be unable to think about their future or compensation and so you may be reading on their behalf.

If that's the case, and with the permission of your loved one, then we can speak to the friends, family members or professional guardian of anybody who has suffered aparalysis injury. You can contact us for free on .

You may also be reading this page because you believe your friend or loved one deserves justice for their accident but they are unwilling or too distracted to enquire themselves. We're happy to speak to you on behalf of your loved one and can answer any questions you might have on their behalf. Simply call us on  for free advice.

How much compensation could I receive?

All paralysis claims differ from one another in terms of the root cause of the accident, who was to blame and the severity of the injury. Therefore, it's difficult to state the exact amount that you could claim either for yourself or on behalf of a claimant suffering from a paralysis injury. 

Use our handy compensation calculator to give yourself a guideline amount in the first instance. It's completely free, and using it doesn't mean you have to make a claim. It's a tool to help you consider your options, and to help you understand what's taken into consideration when your solicitor puts together your case.

Your solicitorwill negotiate a compensation figure with the party responsible for your accident. Judicial College guidelines state general compensation amounts for a variety of different paralysis injuries, including for a back injury causing permanent symptoms (£11,730-£26,050) and minor brain injury (£2,070-£11,980). You can see a more comprehensive table of example payout ranges below.

Give us a call on for a confidential chat with one of our personal injury advisors, who will help establish who is at fault for your paralysis injury and whether you are eligible to make a claim.