Catastrophic Injury Solicitors providing legal services for clients In Kent, Sussex, Surrey and throughout England & Wales
The most serious injuries are often referred to as catastrophic. They can be head injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations or fatal accidents. Most of the injury claims Rix & Kay deals with are caused by road traffic accidents or clinical negligence. The team has vast experience in dealing with other claims too, such as workplace, public or product liability as well as those who have been injured as a result of criminal acts.
Head/Brain Injury
Approximately one million people every year attend hospital as a result of sustaining a head injury. If the injury is severe then 85 per cent of those individuals will have ongoing problems one year after the event. Road traffic accidents are the most common cause of these injuries.
A head injury can instantly change your life. Often there are cognitive problems, loss of memory, difficulties with planning, organising, prioritising and problem solving, loss of concentration, co-ordination, movement, sight, smell, taste, sexual dysfunction, difficulty speaking and breathing – as well as emotional and behavioural problems and fatigue. It is very hard to come to terms with such life-changing events. Getting specialist help and support can make all the difference.
Spinal Injuries
Every year over 1000 people sustain spinal cord injuries. It is estimated that there are over 40,000 people in the UK with such an injury. Often they will be wheelchair users and will have had to adapt to a new way of living their lives. The claims are complex because such injuries can be complicated. Understanding the medical nature of the injury is vital when coming to decisions as to what the future will hold and what treatment is needed.
Fatal Accidents
These claims are financially complex to calculate. They involve dependency awards and working out what the deceased would have gone on to do had the accident not happened. They require specialist handling and the utmost sensitivity – something Rix & Kay excels in.
Amputees
Learning to adjust to life after an amputation can be a very difficult process, not only for the injured party but also for family and friends. Rix & Kay will help you through the rehabilitation while also managing your legal claim. We have access to leading medical experts, who can assess care needs and identify the right prosthesis in each case. Our experience in this field helps clients plan for the future and maximise the value of the claim.
