Tingling or pins and needles? Are you experiencing pain that wasn’t there before or finding everyday tasks more challenging after surgery? Although compensation can’t undo what has happened to you, it can help to ease the financial burden that may be putting a strain on your day-to-day life. Compensation can make sure you have the access to treatment, rehabilitation and on-going support you may need for your nerve damage recovery. In this guide, we’ll explain the different factors that make up how much compensation you could receive and the individual circumstances that can influence the amount awarded.
What Factors May Influence the Value of a Nerve Damage Claim?
As with all medical negligence claims, it’s impossible to give an exact figure of how much you could be awarded, but there are factors that will influence the amount of compensation, this can include:
- The severity of the nerve damage
- Which nerve has been affected
- Whether the injury is temporary or permanent
- The impact on your ability to work
- Any ongoing treatment or care you require
- Financial losses resulting from the injury
Every claim is assessed based on the nature of your injury and the effect it has had on your life. Our team will always make sure nothing is overlooked, so you receive the full compensation you’re entitled to. This helps to ensure every claim reflects the full impact of your injuries.
You can find guideline figures from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG), which includes compensation amounts associated with certain severities and types of injuries. However, please be aware that these figures also do not guarantee the amount of compensation that you may be entitled to.
Are you suffering nerve damage because of medical negligence?
Nerve injuries can happen in many ways, but some of the more frequent cases we’ve helped clients with include:
- Surgical injuries
- Delayed diagnosis or treatment
- Incorrect injections
- Birth injuries
- Failure to identify or treat nerve compression
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Symptoms of a Nerve Injury Claim?
Symptoms of nerve injury can differ depending on which nerve has been affected and how serious the damage is, some common signs to watch out for include:
- Numbness or tingling
- Weakness
- Sharp, burning, or shooting pain
- Increased sensitivity to touch
- Loss of coordination or balance
If you notice any of these symptoms, or especially if they appear suddenly or worsen over time, it’s important to act and seek medical advice quickly.
How much will it cost me to hire a medical negligence solicitor?
While some firms charge upfront costs for starting a claim, the Medical Law Partnership accepts cases on a no-win, no-fee basis, which means there is never any pressure to proceed if you decide you’re not ready and on the flip side if you do proceed and you claim is unsuccessful, you will not owe us a penny. Ultimately, this means there’s no financial risk in starting a claim with us.
Think you may have a claim? Get in touch with the Medical Law Partnership today.
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