Slater and Gordon Lawyers are one of the UK’s largest law firms with more than 1,500 staff and 18 offices across England, Scotland and Wales.
We are fast becoming the UK’s largest consumer law firm and with more than 85 years’ experience, our reputation is built on a wealth of expertise, experience and commitment. We deliver exceptional, affordable legal services in personal, employment and business affairs.
Our personal injury work focuses on the health and rehabilitation needs of a client, not simply on a financial remedy. By way of example, we recently acted on behalf of a spinal cord injured client who was knocked off his bicycle. We were able to sort out liability (fault) for his accident very quickly and then work with the insurers to obtain an early payment of funds. This allowed us to put in place some physiotherapy treatment and purchase some specialist aids and equipment.
We strive to achieve best practice, particularly in terms of accessing spinal cord injury rehabilitation and promoting the positive impact of early access to treatment.
Our team of serious injury experts are regularly in the media dealing with high-profile cases. For example, one of our specialist spinal cord injury lawyers recently settled a claim for a tetraplegic for over £9m. Our client was left paralysed after a road traffic collision in 2010 when he was 23 years old. The case was not straightforward but we succeeded at trial. We also obtained substantial interim payments so our client could buy and adapt a bungalow and employ a care team.
Slater and Gordon can provide immediate legal representation and rehabilitation support anywhere in the UK. A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event for the injured person and their family. We understand this and our specialist spinal injury lawyers provide complete support, when our clients feel at their most vulnerable.
Spinal injury claims are complex; we recently gathered eight expert reports on a recent personal injury claim for a tetraplegic but we have the experience to deal with such claims. Our lawyers instruct the leading experts; those who have experience in the court process and who are committed to enabling those who have sustained spinal cord injuries to access justice.
From the time you become spinal cord injured, Slater and Gordon will help you access the support and financial compensation needed to live with a spinal cord injury; not only in the short term, but also to provide for your future needs.
We can provide advice on welfare benefits, support and care in the community, housing needs, equipment, and most importantly, rehabilitation to help you move forward both emotionally and physically.
We will also provide advice on long-term financial planning and provide you with support for protecting and investing your money to enable you to safeguard yourself and your family for life.
Slater and Gordon are proud supporters of the Spinal Injuries Association. We recognise the vital work the organisation does with people affected by spinal cord injury and are delighted to be Diamond Corporate Sponsors.
If you or a member of your family are affected by spinal cord injury, please call our Spinal Injury Compensation Solicitors on freephone 0800 112 4938 or claim online.
Jonathan Fogerty
jonathan.fogerty@slatergordon.co.uk
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