A recent survey done by the Spinal Injuries Association has suggested that people who have suffered severe or catastrophic injuries frequently feel that they have been treated unfairly by the legal system when they have attempted to claim for compensation for their injuries.

The responses indicated that many felt the system lacked compassion, and instead of being at the heart of the process, they were instead left feeling that they lacked power and influence over the legal steps that were taken.

Some said that they felt that their lives were “on hold” whilst they waited for compensation to be provided, and in the interim, they often had to live in cramped, unsuitable accommodation which did not meet even basic needs arising from their disabilities.

Here at Jackson Lees, we have acted for thousands of victims of Clinical Negligence over the years, and have successfully acted for many clients who have suffered catastrophic injuries such as amputations, spinal cord damage or severe brain damage as a result of negligence by the treating healthcare professionals.

We have seen first-hand the conditions in which some clients have had to live until liability has been accepted by the Defendant and a suitable interim payment provided to allow them to move to suitable, adapted accommodation. We know families where the parents have had to carry severely disabled children up and down steep flights of stairs to access bathrooms or bedrooms, and those where essential equipment such as wheelchairs and walking aids are jammed into corners and hallways when not in use, making the house difficult to use for all who live there.

We know families who care for clients day and night, with little or no support from the statutory authorities, and the effect that this can have upon them physically, emotionally and financially.

We know how frustrating it can be for clients when Defendants appear to argue the indefensible, and the anger and despair that this can cause.

Over the years, we have built our experienced team of legal and medical professionals, and have a strong network of independent expert witnesses and barristers who can be consulted. We make sure that our clients are as involved in the process as they want to be, with regular telephone calls, emails and letters, and it is standard practice for clients to attend meetings with barristers and experts, and even for such meetings to be held at their homes if necessary.

Whilst we cannot change the Court process, we will do our best to support our clients through it, keeping them fully informed and involved every step of the way.

We are proud to think that we are taken seriously as longstanding and experienced advocates for Claimants in Clinical Negligence cases, and that the Defendants and their legal representatives know that we mean business. If sadly, you think you may have received negligent care from a heathcare professional, Jackson Lees are here to help you. Please click here for a call back or message us your enquiry.