Nerve Damage Claims
Claim Compensation for Nerve Damage
Our lawyers will help you understand how to make a nerve damage claim, what compensation you can expect, and the steps involved in claiming nerve damage compensation
“Fielding a first class, very well resourced team of litigators, the personal injury department at Osbornes is rated for its diverse workload of complex, high-value injury claims.”
“Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.”
Understanding nerve damage claims
If you’ve suffered nerve damage due to someone else’s negligence, it is important to understand your rights and the claims process. This page explains what nerve damage is, how it can occur, and what symptoms to look out for. We also explain how to claim compensation, including what evidence you’ll need and how our expert solicitors can support you every step of the way. Whether your injury was caused by an accident or medical negligence, we’re here to help you make informed decisions about your future.
Common causes of nerve damage
Nerve damage can occur in many different ways, often with life-changing consequences. It may result from accidents such as traffic collisions, cycling accidents, or injuries at work. It can also be caused by medical negligence such as, surgical errors, misdiagnosis or delayed treatment.
Some occupations carry a higher risk, particularly roles involving repetitive movements or the use of vibrating tools. These can lead to industrial injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. In other cases, underlying health conditions like diabetes can cause peripheral neuropathy, one of the most common forms of nerve damage.
Symptoms of nerve damage
Nerve damage symptoms can vary widely but often include burning or stabbing pains in the affected areas, as well as physical pain. Numbness and tingling, particularly in the hands or feet, are also common. These sensations can be persistent or fluctuate in intensity, significantly impacting daily activity.
Muscle weakness, especially in the lower extremities, is another symptom. Loss of balance and coordination can also occur, making it difficult to perform routine tasks. Identifying these symptoms is crucial for seeking treatment and evaluating a nerve damage compensation claim.
Diagnosing nerve damage
Diagnosing nerve damage involves a combination of physical examinations and diagnostic tests. Physical exams help to:
- Assess motor and sensory functions
- Identify areas affected by nerve damage
- Determine the extent of the injury
- Guide further testing and treatment
Imaging tests, such as MRI or CT scans, can reveal structural issues affecting the nerves. These scans provide detailed images that help doctors understand the severity and location of the damage. Nerve conduction studies are also used to measure the speed and strength of signals traveling through the nerve, helping to pinpoint the damage.
A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test assesses how quickly electrical impulses travel through a nerve, identifying potential damage. Electromyography (EMG), often performed alongside NCV tests, evaluates the electrical activity of muscles and can indicate nerve dysfunction. These tools provide a thorough understanding of nerve damage.
Treatment options for nerve damage
Treating nerve damage often requires a multi-faceted approach. Pain relief medication, including antidepressants and anticonvulsants, are commonly prescribed to manage nerve pain. These medications alleviate discomfort and enhance the quality of life for people with nerve injuries.
Physical therapy is another component of medical treatment, helping to enhance mobility, prevent stiffness, and strengthen muscles affected by nerve damage. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary. Procedures such as nerve grafting can repair severely damaged nerves, helping restore function.
Are you eligible to make a nerve damage compensation claim?
To be eligible for a nerve damage compensation claim, it’s crucial to establish the following:
- The injury resulted from a breach of duty of care by another party.
- Proof that the third party was negligent.
- Demonstrate that their actions directly led to the nerve damage.
For example, slipping on a wet floor in a public area due to lack of warning signs can be grounds for a claim if negligence is proven.
Establishing that the accident resulted from negligence is vital for a successful personal injury claim.
How to prove a claim
Proving a nerve damage claim requires gathering medical evidence, including:
- Medical records showing the diagnosis and treatment of your condition.
- Witness statements that corroborate the circumstances of your injury.
- Photos from the scene of the accident.
- Expert testimony, which may be required to establish the cause and impact of the nerve damage.
At Osbornes Law, our experienced team of solicitors gather the medical evidence, expert opinions and supporting documentation needed to prove the extent of your injury and its impact on your life. We ensure your case is presented clearly and persuasively, giving you the best chance of securing the compensation you deserve.
How much compensation can you get for nerve damage?
Several factors influence the amount you can claim for nerve damage. These include the severity of the injury, how long it will take to recover, and the impact on your quality of life. Compensation is typically split between general damages for pain and suffering and special damages for financial losses.
Recovery from nerve damage can take months or even years, and the length of this recovery period significantly influences the average payout for nerve damage. Financial losses covered in nerve damage claims may include medical expenses, lost earnings, and other related costs.
How do you make a claim for nerve damage?
The personal injury claims process involves:
- Sending a letter of claim to the defendant or their insurer before legal action begins.
- If the other party acknowledges liability, this leads to settlement negotiations for compensation.
- If a settlement cannot be achieved, court proceedings may be necessary.
How long do you have to make a claim?
Claims related to nerve injury must be initiated within three years from the date of the incident. This time limit is defined by the Limitation Act 1980. For children, the three-year limit starts when they reach 18 years of age. In cases of delayed diagnosis, the three-year period starts from the date the injury was diagnosed.
Why choose our personal injury solicitors?
Our expert personal injury solicitors can make a significant difference to the outcome of your claim. We have been successfully representing clients for over 50 years. Our specialist knowledge and expertise in nerve damage claims means we can provide you with the best possible legal advice and representation.
We have particular expertise in serious injury claims, where compensation figures can run into hundreds of thousands or even millions of pounds. We act on a no win, no fee basis, so there’s no financial risk to you in bringing a claim.
Osbornes Law is also a proud member of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), which represents solicitors, barristers, academics and students dedicated to supporting injured people.
Contact us
To speak with one of our solicitors, contact us by:
- Filling in our online enquiry form; or
- Calling us on 020 7485 8811
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Osbornes fields a solid team of high quality practitioners, active in a range of catastrophic injury claims.
Osbornes prepares cases well; the whole team is good and lawyers there know their stuff.
They deal with people compassionately and take on the right amount of detail. The firm has some really brilliant key solicitors.
The personal injury team is responsive and its level of service towards clients and other professionals is exceptional and high quality
The team offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims and regularly acts for foreign nationals.
It has considerable experience in cases arising from motor accidents and accidents at work
Osbornes is a well-regarded personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims.
Their team includes bright, hard-working solicitors dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for their clients from partner level to paralegal. Their client care is exceptional.
They are a team who are highly respected in the PI sector.
This is an excellent PI team doing a broad range of PI work.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims, with notable strength in acting for European clients for whom English is not a first language.
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims
Osbornes’ ‘highly respected‘ personal injury team is experienced in a range of complex, high-value claims.
"Osbornes always provides work of excellent quality and the advice is sound."
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'The team deals with multi-million pound, often multifaceted claims, involving such factors as severe brain, psychiatric, gynaecological and spinal injury, major trauma, amputation and fatality.'
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"This is a really excellent personal injury team that can be regarded as one of the major players in the London claimant personal injury market."
"Osbornes have managed to recruit a team of outstanding catastrophic injury lawyers who are at the top of the game."
"They punch well above their weight. The quality of service they provide equals that of any of the larger top-name firms in this area"
Ben Posford is fiercely bright, with an unrivalled passion for his clients’ cases. His encyclopaedic knowledge of all things PI is second to none. His foresight and commercial nous have propelled Osbornes into the highest echelons of the market where they rightly belong.
The firm has an excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants, managed by recruiting paralegals with multi-language skills – an impressive route for expansion of the caseload.
Great expanding team with expertise and respect in the sector. Led by a commercially savvy and business minded team.
A really excellent group of PI solicitors, notable for their individual quality.’
A niche firm that punches well above its weight in the catastrophic injury sector, borne out by the quality of work they obtain.
This combination of experience and diligence reaps massive rewards for clients, Osbornes being well known in the industry as a fantastic firm.
The Osbornes personal injury team now comprises some of the most technically adept and hard hitting lawyers in the business.
Ben Posford is one of London’s best catastrophic injury lawyers, in my view. He is a real brain injury specialist.
Excellent coverage of personal injury, and traumatic brain injury. There is a real specialism in claimants who do not speak English as a first language.
The group is noted for its expertise in matters relating to cycling injuries, and is the official legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign charity.
To complement its strong reputation for high-value and complex personal injury work, the firm continues to develop its 'excellent and innovative line in cases involving non-English speaking claimants'
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"Really good at dealing with people who have suffered a serious injury."
"Affable and charming with very good client-handling skills."
"superb firm with consummate professionals and a human touch."
Osbornes now has a team of highly experienced personal injury lawyers; particularly strong on high-value quantum cases, workplace accidents and claims involving foreign workers injured in the UK.
The team provides fantastic strength-in-depth for personal injury claims. It is also particularly well placed to service clients from Eastern Europe with specialist native language speakers. From the smallest case to a multimillion-pound spinal injury case, Osbornes has the right staff to manage every claim.
Ben Posford remains pre-eminent in his field with expert understanding of litigating cases of the upmost severity. His experience builds on Stuart Kightley’s running of the firm with recent partner additions of Rob Aylott making a fantastic addition.
A firm going from strength-to strength-which retains its client care whilst being able to offer a full personal injury service.
Beneath Ben Posford’s calm and reassuring presence, which clients love, lies a formidable tactical and legal brain. His experience tells and he gets it right at every stage of the process from arranging the best possible rehabilitation, to ensuring, so far as possible, a polite relationship with those acting for the defendant in order to ensure best and early resolution of the claim.
"Clients say he is very impressive, in terms of both his experience and his management of the personal injury team."
"They have an expanding profile in personal injury and clinical negligence and offer a superb, broad service in accidents abroad, enabled by their recruitment of bilingual legal executives who can guide non-English speakers through complex litigation."
"Solid personal injury practice well equipped to advise on high-value and high-profile claims arising from fatalities and severe head and spinal injuries."
"Offers specialist expertise in cycling-related injury claims."
"Offers specialist expertise in cauda equina syndrome cases."
"An exceptional outfit. They take on difficult cases, fight hard and win."
"Stuart Kightley is an incredibly empathetic solicitor who is very knowledgeable about traumatic brain injury."
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"Osbornes often handles claims valued at over £1m, particularly relating to severe brain and spinal cord injuries and niche areas such as cauda equina syndrome and cycling accidents."
"The hard-working, thorough and committed Robert Aylott, who brings significant heavyweight personal injury experience."
"Key team members include the energetic and personable Stuart Kightley who is head of the personal injury department."
"Osbornes has a growing influence and impressive work load and is gaining a reputation for handling complex catastrophic work."
"Catastrophic injury cases head Ben Posford is an excellent practical litigator who offers exceptional service."
"Stuart is also very experienced in advising on fatal accidents and workplace accidents."
Thank you for the hard work and patience and for being so patient with my constant questions.
"I have found Osbornes to be thorough, clear and understanding from the initial call. They do exactly what they say they will and with passion! I would recommend them to anyone".
Very good efficient service. Would not hesitate to use again.
I will use Osbornes for any future needs.
I don't think I could have asked for anything more. One of the best dealings I've had with the legal profession.
Sam was excellent and very professional in dealing with our claim.
Head of the personal injury department, Stuart Kightley is a first-rate practitioner, wholly focused on getting his client the best outcome in a pragmatic, sensible and consensual manner.
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They provide exceptional service, great knowledge and understanding of the law, excellent client care and tactical nous
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My claim was dealt with efficiently and professionally. Communication was excellent, and timely. Shrewd and sound advice was provided at every stage of the claim from beginning through to completion. On the basis of my personal experience I would strongly recommend Osbornes.
I just wish to thank you for your hard work and successful outcome. I am pleased with the result and would recommend you and your firm to anyone in the future.
Ben Posford … is ‘tactically astute’ and ‘one of the best personal injury solicitors around’.
Ben Posford ‘knows how to maximise the value of the claim for his clients’.
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