Spinal Injury Claims - Evidence & Heads of Loss Explored

Introduction

Spinal injuries include quadriplegia and paraplegia which are among the highest value of tort case. Such claimants will have lifelong issues with mobility, continence and independence.

It is important to understand the basis of the injury and its likely effects. Often, spinally injured claimants will be at risk of deterioration that will disclose possible contingency awards. Life expectancy is always an issue because of the large care and accommodation claims that these cases usually involve.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An overview of spinal anatomy
• A brief explanation of the possible injuries to the spinal cord
• Manifestations of injury including quadriplegia and paraplegia
• An overview of the factual and expert evidence likely to be needed
• Likely heads of loss - care, losses of earnings, housing, equipment, physiotherapy, etc
• Autonomic Dysreflexia - effects and implications for the schedule
• The risk of the development of syrinx and the possible damages provisions
• Life expectancy and how it should be analysed
• Worked examples to illustrate how a spinal injury claim should be presented

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 2nd September 2025

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