Living with nerve damage isn’t easy. It can be painful, frustrating, and deeply disruptive to everyday life. Whether your injury happened at work, in a road traffic accident, or due to a medical procedure, if you’ve suffered nerve damage as the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to nerve damage compensation.
Our experienced personal injury team is here to provide clear guidance and expert support, every step of the way. We’ll work to understand your needs, gather the right evidence and build a strong claim on your behalf, with our no-win, no-fee arrangement.
What is nerve damage?
Nerve damage – also known as neuropathy – refers to any injury or harm caused to the body’s central or peripheral nervous system. This can affect how nerves send signals between your brain, spinal cord, and the rest of your body – in turn, affecting the way you sense and interact with the world around you.
The severity of nerve damage can range from mild discomfort to life-altering disabilities, depending on how many nerves are damaged, how bad the damage is and the type of nerves that have been harmed.
The symptoms and impact of nerve damage
The effects and symptoms of nerve damage vary based on which nerves are affected and the extent of the harm.
Sensory nerve damage – Damage to the nerves that help you experience the world around you, which can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or extreme sensitivity.
Motor nerve damage – Damage to the nerves involved in movement, which can affect muscle control, potentially leading to weakness, twitching, or even paralysis.
Autonomic nerve damage -Damage to the nerves that control processes in your body, which can affect internal functions like blood pressure regulation, digestion, and bladder or bowel control.
Everyone’s experience is unique. For some, mild nerve damage may cause occasional symptoms that tend to improve or fade over time. For others, symptoms can sometimes be long-lasting and may make certain activities, like work or hobbies, more difficult.
However, with the right support, many people can continue to live fulfilling lives. This may include physical therapy, specialist equipment, or assistance with daily tasks – all of which can be supported by nerve damage compensation.
Causes of nerve injury and the question of liability
Nerve injuries can arise from a variety of circumstances, and understanding the cause is key to determining who’s responsible.
- Workplace harm: Repetitive tasks, improper training, or unsafe machinery can cause long-term injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome or vibration white finger.
- Traffic collisions: Trauma from road accidents can often damage nerves in the spine, shoulders, arms, or legs.
- Slips, trips, and falls: Slipping on wet surfaces or falling down uncovered hazards, can result in nerve damage, especially when objects pierce the body as a result of the fall.
- Medical mistakes: Invasive procedures such as surgery, spinal injections, or dental treatments can sometimes go wrong, resulting in nerve damage.
- Cosmetic procedures and products: Non-medical treatments like fillers or laser treatments can cause nerve damage if not performed safely.
Once you’ve identified who was responsible, you’ll need to prove a few things. Firstly, that they held a duty of care towards you. Secondly, that they breached their duty of care by acting negligently. And lastly, that their negligence directly caused your nerve injury.
How to start a nerve damage compensation claim
If you want to make a personal injury claim for nerve damage, the best thing to do is contact a solicitor who has experience handling nerve damage cases. At Injury Lawyers 4u, we offer a no-win, no-fee service, which means there are no upfront legal costs. If your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t pay us a penny.
Here’s a general idea of how the process works.
- Initial consultation: You’ll have a free, no-obligation conversation with us, where we’ll listen to your situation and assess whether you have a valid claim.
- Evidence gathering: We’ll help you gather the necessary evidence, including medical records, expert testimony, incident reports and witness statements.
- Impact assessment: We’ll work with experts to evaluate how your injury has affected your ability to work and live.
- Negotiating compensation: We’ll liaise with the responsible party, and usually their insurer, to seek the maximum compensation you’re entitled to.
- Court representation: Most nerve damage claims are settled outside of court, but if your case does go to court, we’ll help you get the representation you need guide you through what’s happening.
Our goal is to make the nerve injury claims process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus on recovery while we handle the legal work.
Time limits for claiming nerve damage compensation
Under UK law, there are strict time limits for making nerve damage compensation claims.
- In most cases, you have three years from the date of the injury, or from the date you became aware of your injury.
- For children, the three-year limit begins from their 18th birthday, meaning they can claim up to age 21.
- If the injured person lacks mental capacity, there is no time limit while that incapacity continues.
If you’ve suffered nerve damage caused by an accident, it’s important to seek legal advice as early as possible. The sooner you start your claim, the easier it is to gather vital evidence and build a strong case.
How much compensation could I receive for nerve damage?
The amount of compensation awarded for nerve damage claims depends on the circumstances of the case, such as:
- The type and severity of nerve damage you have.
- How much your nerve damage impacts your daily life, your ability to work, and your independence.
- The cost of your medical treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
Personal injury compensation is divided between general damages, covering the pain and suffering of the injury or condition itself, and special damages, covering the financial implications of the injury or condition.
Where appropriate, we can also seek interim payments to support you while your claim is ongoing, especially if you need urgent treatment or income support. For a rough idea of how much you may receive, use our compensation calculator.
Why choose Injury Lawyers 4u for your nerve damage claim?
Our solicitors have decades of experience handling complex personal injury cases, including nerve injury claims and spinal nerve damage claims. We can offer you compassionate support, straight-talking advice and no hidden fees. Our legal team has a proven track record of securing substantial compensation for serious injuries.
And with our no win, no fee service, you’ll benefit from our expert services without any financial risk, as you’ll only pay us when we win your case.
Start your no-win, no-fee nerve damage claim today
If you or a loved one has suffered nerve damage and believe someone else is responsible, contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call us on 0333 400 4445 or fill in a contact form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.