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Neck Injury Solicitors — Scotland
Neck injuries are painful and worrying, and could lead to more serious physical problems. If you have suffered a neck injury caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Let Watermans neck injury solicitors help simplify the process.
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"They looked out for me through the whole process. Watermans sorted out my physiotherapy and a personal injury settlement that has enabled me to get by life back together. A special thanks to Sam Donaldson and Stacey Moore who handled my claim."
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The Short of It
You may be entitled to claim for a neck injury
if you have been injured within the last three years and it wasn't your fault.
Neck injuries can occur in car accidents,
as a result of an assault, a fall at work, or during a sporting activity.
Watermans can help you make a neck injury compensation claim
to relieve the financial burden of your injury.
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need
and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
The Long of It
Neck Injuries
What you need to know about neck injuries
A neck injury can result in life-changing consequences, affecting both you and your loved ones. In cases of fractured vertebrae, you may:
- Need conservative treatment or surgery that requires a lengthy recovery period.
- Not be able to work as a result of your injury, potentially leading to loss of earnings.
- Require long-term medical treatment and care.
With years of experience, our specialist personal injury solicitors will guide you through the claims process, ensuring the best chance at a successful claim.
Common Causes of Neck Injuries
How neck injuries can occur
Here are a few common examples of accidents that could result in neck injuries.
- Falling objects: The impact of falling objects can cause neck injuries if they strike your head or neck directly.
- Lifting heavy objects: You can strain your neck muscles when lifting very heavy loads, causing sprains or soft tissue injuries.
- Car accidents: Sudden jolts or whiplash from collisions can injure neck muscles and ligaments.
- Slips and trips: Unexpected falls can cause the neck to twist or jolt, leading to sprains or fractures.
- Lack of safety equipment: A lack of protective gear can leave your neck exposed in dangerous environments, leading to potential impact or strain injuries during workplace accidents.
Making a Claim
Why make neck injury claims?
Neck injuries range in severity from whiplash to possible paralysis. As well as being painful, they can also lead to further complications involving the back, spinal cord, shoulder injuries and head trauma.
Since neck injuries require immediate and sometimes ongoing medical attention, it’s essential to begin your compensation claim as soon as possible. Medical treatment is expensive, so the sooner the neck injury claims process begins, the sooner you may be able to relieve that financial burden.
Who can make a neck injury claim?
You are eligible to claim compensation if:
- The neck injury occurred within the last three years.
- The accident was caused due to the negligence of a third party.
- Your neck injury impacts your employment status and quality of life.
- You have suffered from a loss of earnings, or you are struggling financially due to medical expenses.
- You experience recurring pain and may require long-term rehabilitation.
In all of the cases mentioned above, our specialist neck injury lawyers are here to help simplify the neck injury claims process.
How do I make a neck injury claim in Scotland?
Although claiming for a neck injury accident at work or elsewhere can seem like a complicated or daunting task, it doesn’t have to be. At Watermans, we act on your behalf to secure the maximum compensation you deserve. Here are the steps you should follow:
- Seek medical attention: Get your injuries assessed and ensure your treatment is properly documented.
- Contact a solicitor: Speak to a personal injury solicitor who specialises in neck injury claims for advice.
- Gather evidence: Your solicitor will help you to collect accident reports, medical evidence, videos or photos of the accident, witness statements, financial records, and proof of loss of income.
- Submit your claim: Your solicitor will prepare and submit your claim to the responsible party or their insurer.
When claiming compensation for a neck injury, our no-win, no-fee policy means that you don’t pay any solicitor fees if we don’t secure neck injury compensation payouts.
It should be that simple.
Can I make a neck injury compensation claim on someone else’s behalf?
If a loved one doesn’t have the mental capacity to claim for themselves, a family member may do it for them. If a child is under 16, a parent or legal guardian may also claim compensation on their behalf.
How Much Compensation?
How much compensation can I claim for neck injuries?
There’s no definitive answer for the amount of compensation you may receive, as it depends on the severity of your neck injury. Compensation can range from up to £5,000 for minor injuries to in excess of £95,000 for serious neck injuries.
These figures serve as a rough guide, and we recommend contacting one of our expert personal injury solicitors to discuss how we can assist you. You can also use our neck injury compensation calculator for an estimate.
Why Watermans?
Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my claim?
At Watermans, we make legal services easy so you can move forward. Our neck injury lawyers are committed to:
- Doing everything to make the claims process straightforward for our clients following an accident
- Fighting each case to secure the maximum amount of compensation for your neck injury.
- Providing additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure you recover from your injuries as soon as possible.
We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland annually, securing millions of pounds in compensation for those who suffered from neck injuries and other personal injuries. Our expert solicitors work on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means that if your neck injury claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.
Expert personal injury lawyers in Scotland
Our expertise in personal injury covers a wide range of areas, including:
- Accidents at work
- Public liability claims
- Road traffic accidents
- Fatal and serious injury claims
- Historical abuse
Discover straightforward legal advice. Get in touch with Watermans today.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are three types of neck injuries, which are classified based on their severity:
- Serious neck injuries: Completely life-altering injuries, such as paralysis or injuries to the cervical spine or spinal cord. In this case, you can hire a specialist paralysis injury lawyer to ensure you achieve the highest possible payout. The more serious your injuries are, the more compensation you receive.
- Moderate neck injuries: Include a wide range of conditions that can be permanent, last a few years, and cause you tremendous pain. Examples include prolapsed discs, a neck sprain or spinal fractures.
- Minor neck injuries: Usually involve soft tissue damage, including strains, tears, and sprains. These could include muscles, tendons, and other injuries from an accident, including neck strain (whiplash), which can take several months to recover from.
While some neck injuries are immediately apparent, particularly more serious ones, others might take days, weeks, or months to notice. Here are five significant symptoms of a neck injury to look for following an accident:
- Stiffness in your neck
- Shoulder and arm pain
- Headaches
- Pain in your face
- Dizziness
It’s best to consult a doctor immediately after your accident to rule out anything more serious and ensure there’s a medical record of your injuries.
You can still claim compensation for neck injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. You must have sufficient evidence that the accident was not your fault. If it was your fault, it is unlikely that you can successfully claim compensation.
If you were only partly at fault for the accident, you can still claim; however, your compensation may not be as high. If contributory negligence is proven, the court will reduce the compensation accordingly.
This depends entirely on the extent of the neck and spinal injuries. You may need to wait until the long-term and short-term effects of the injury have been assessed. Some claims are processed within a month or two, while others may take much longer.
As with all personal injuries, this time limit has a few exceptions. For example, if a child under the age of 16 suffers a neck injury, the three-year period only begins from the date they turn 16.
Similarly, if you suffer a neck injury and don’t have the mental capabilities to make a claim, a family member can make a neck injury claim for you, and no time limit applies. Contact Watermans if you are unsure whether or not you are still eligible for a claim.
Request a callback and let our neck injury solicitors provide straightforward legal advice for compensation claims in Scotland.
Get in touch with us
Everything we do at Watermans is about getting you the resolution you need and making that process straightforward. Start the process by sending us your details below or calling us on 0131 555 7055
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“Making a claim for compensation can be such a daunting process for people, so I try to make it as straightforward and easy to understand as I can for them.”
Susanne McGraw, Head of Personal Injury