All these legal and financial considerations can be overwhelming but tackling them one step at a time is empowering. While doctors heal the brain, benefits and claims heal the wallet and ensure you can afford the best care. Don’t shy away from getting professional advice from day one – a spinal injury is often a catastrophic event with ripple effects on income and costs, and there are systems in place to help. The key is knowing about them. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL CHECKLIST
Keep copies of all medical reports and discharge summaries – they will be useful evidence for benefits and claims.
Start a file for receipts of any injury-related expenses (travel to hospital, parking, meds you buy, etc.). These may be claimable later.
If police were involved (e.g., road accident or assault), note the officers’ names and crime reference number. This will help in insurance or CICA claims.
Contact your insurance (car insurance if RTA, or health insurance if you have any that covers rehab) promptly to notify them of the situation – they can’t help until they’re informed.
Check if your loved one had any insurance through work or personal (like critical illness or income protection) – now is the time to claim those if applicable.
Speak to Nicola Saunders a specialist in spinal injuries at Thompsons Solicitors as soon as possible on 07970 787213 to arrange a meeting or have a confidential, no obligation discussion.
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