Rehabilitation After a Life-changing Injury

When you suffer a serious injury, recovery isn’t just about compensation, it’s about getting your life back. At Osbornes Law, we work to ensure you receive not only the legal support you need, but also access to essential rehabilitation services that help you move forward.

Why rehabilitation matters

Early, specialist rehabilitation can dramatically improve long-term outcomes following a major injury. Whether you’ve suffered a brain injury, spinal damage, complex fractures or psychological trauma, the right treatment, at the right time, can make all the difference.

Our specialist team of catastrophic injury lawyers follow the Rehabilitation Code of Practice – a framework agreed by both the claimant’s solicitor and the defendant (the insurer) which puts the needs of the injured party to the fore of the claims process.

What is the Rehabilitation Code?

The Rehabilitation Code 2015 is a voluntary code of practice. It has been designed to encourage both parties to work together with the focus on the needs of the injured party – their physical, psychological, vocational and other needs.

The code centres on the claimant’s need for their rehabilitation to be fully assessed and addressed as a priority and handled on a collaborative basis. Key aspects of the code include:

• The recovery and rehabilitation of the injured person are emphasised over the financial aspects of the claim.
• It encourages the early assessment of the injured person’s needs by an independent rehabilitation expert if necessary.
• The rehabilitation code is voluntary which means that agreeing to the code doesn’t affect the legal rights of either party.
• The costs of rehabilitation under the code are usually funded by the defendant or their insurer, without prejudice to ongoing negotiations or the final outcome of the claim. The principle is that the overall cost of the claim is reduced because the injured person is more likely to recover faster with early rehabilitation.

The Rehabilitation Code is widely supported by legal professionals, insurance companies and rehabilitation providers. Our specialist solicitors are skilled at working with a wide range of experts to establish what level of compensation is needed to return the injured person to their financial position, prior to their accident, and consider what finances they will need for the future.

The benefits of early intervention

• Faster recovery and improved physical outcomes
• Emotional and psychological support to aid wellbeing
• Return-to-work plans and vocational assessments
• Adaptations at home or specialist equipment where needed

• No impact on your final compensation amount

What kind of rehabilitation can I access?

Depending on your injuries and situation, you may benefit from:

• Inpatient and outpatient treatment centres
• Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and psychological support
• Support from case managers and vocational specialists
• Home-based therapy or community rehabilitation

We will help coordinate this care and ensure that the services are appropriate and fully funded through the claims process.

Who pays for my rehabilitation?

If the other side admits fault early, you may be entitled to interim payments. These are early payments made before your final settlement to cover urgent needs, such as private medical care, mobility aids, or home adaptations.

Even before a claim is fully resolved, we can often agree funding for rehabilitation, ensuring there’s no delay in starting treatment.

Real-life examples

A warehouse worker who suffered catastrophic crush injuries after being run over by a forklift. He required an above-knee amputation and later underwent advanced osseointegration surgery overseas to restore mobility. Thanks to early interim payments, we arranged funding for the operation and long-term rehabilitation. The case was settled for £4.75 million, covering all medical expenses, future care, prosthetics, and adapted housing. Read more here.

Another case involved a cyclist who was struck while riding through a crossroads in Tooting, London. The accident caused a serious wrist injury, which required ongoing treatment and led to loss of function. Osbornes Law successfully secured £70,000 in compensation, covering medical costs, rehabilitation, and the long-term impact on the client’s daily life. Read more here.

How Osbornes Law can help

We have decades of experience handling complex and catastrophic injury claims. Our team will:

• Assess your rehabilitation needs early on
• Work with independent case managers and medical experts
• Secure interim payments quickly wherever possible
• Support you and your family at every step

Contact us

For a confidential discussion regarding your claim call 020 7485 8811.

Our Catastrophic Injury team led by Ben Posford will be pleased to speak with you.