Brachial Plexus Compensation Claims
Here at Tylers Solicitors, our no-win, no-fee legal team have many years’ experience when it comes to brachial plexus injuries of all kinds. Whether you’ve been injured at work or due to medical negligence, we are here for you. For more information, or to see if you’re eligible to make a claim for brachial plexus compensation, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
What are the Most Common Brachial Plexus Injury Claims?
In most cases, brachial plexus injuries are caused by manual handling, heavy lifting or road traffic accidents. However, there are dozens of different ways you could suffer a brachial plexus injury.
Even something as simple as a slip, trip or fall can lead to nerve damage if you land awkwardly. Another common cause of brachial plexus injury is during birth. If your child has suffered a brachial plexus injury due to medical negligence during birth, Tylers Solicitors is here for you.
A brachial plexus injury can have a lifelong impact on your overall health and mobility. Whether your child has suffered a brachial plexus injury during birth, or you’ve sustained one at work or elsewhere that wasn’t your fault, we are here for you. If you’re looking to make a brachial plexus claim for yourself or on behalf of your new-born child, call Tylers Solicitors today!
What are the Common Causes of Brachial Plexus Injuries in the UK?
These kinds of injuries occur when certain nerves are damaged, leading to long-term pain or difficulty controlling the limb. This network of nerves stretches from the spine to the shoulder, arm and hand. As such, if you suffer any kind of back, shoulder or arm injury, there is the risk of brachial plexus injury developing.
They are also a relatively common kind of birth injury, caused by pressure on the child’s shoulders or arms during birth. Brachial plexus injuries during birth usually takes one of two forms:
Erbs palsy – A common injury to the upper brachial plexus nerves results in numbness and loss of motion around the shoulder, along with an inability to flex the elbow, lift the arm, or bring objects to the mouth.
Klumpke’s palsy: A less common injury affects the lower brachial plexus, resulting in loss of motion and/or sensation in the wrist and hand, including the inability to move the fingers.
Whatever the cause of your brachial plexus injury, so long as it wasn’t your fault, you should be entitled to claim compensation.
My Child Has a Brachial Plexus Injury – Can I Make a Claim?
If your new-born child has suffered a brachial plexus injury during birth, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. In most cases, brachial plexus injuries caused during birth are temporary issues from which they will make a full recovery. However, it is also possible that they could suffer serious, long-term brachial plexus injuries which can cause long-term disabilities including little to no control over their affected arm and shoulder.
Why Choose Tylers Solicitors to Represent My Brachial Plexus Injury Compensation Claim?
Tylers Solicitors is one of the UK’s leading providers of brachial plexus and nerve damage compensation claims. Whether you or your child has suffered brachial plexus compensation injuries, don’t hesitate to get in touch today.
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we are committed to helping our clients get the maximum amount of compensation for these types of injuries. If you’ve suffered any kind of brachial plexus injury that wasn’t your fault, or your child has suffered nerve damage during birth, don’t hesitate to call Tylers Solicitors today.
Brachial Plexus Injury Compensation Amounts
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Brachial Plexus Injury Compensation Claims Amounts
As with any kind of personal injury claim, the amount of compensation you might be able to claim depends on the severity and long-term impact of your injuries. The more serious and life-affecting your injuries, the more compensation you might be entitled to. Here at Tylers Solicitors, our experienced team can work with you to get the brachial plexus compensation you need to move on with your life.
Curious about how much compensation your brachial plexus injury could be worth? Get in touch with the experienced no-win, no-fee legal team at Tylers today! Alternatively, use our simple brachial plexus compensation calculator below!
Minor Brachial Plexus Injuries Compensation Amounts
Minor brachial plexus injuries are often short-term injuries from which you’ll make a full recovery in just a few short weeks. During this period, you may have to deal with pain from the affected area, in addition to reduced mobility or tense nerves. If you’re looking to claim short-term brachial plexus injuries, get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
Up to £6,000
Moderate Brachial Plexus Injury Compensation Amounts
Moderate brachial plexus injuries can often take several weeks or months to fully recover from. During this time, you’re likely to suffer from reduced mobility and pain when moving the affected arm or shoulder. Despite the pain, discomfort and limited mobility, you should still make a full recovery from moderate brachial plexus injuries.
£6,000 to £9,700
Serious Brachial Plexus Compensation Amounts
The more serious kinds of brachial plexus injury can lead to long-term pain, stiffness and cause reduced mobility. As brachial plexus injuries impact the shoulder and arms, the more serious types of nerve damage can result in reduced clearance or long-term pain. To begin your brachial plexus compensation claims, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
£9,700 to £14,600
Severe & Disabling Brachial Plexus Compensation Amounts
The most severe kinds of brachial plexus injuries can cause long-term pain or even prevent you from being able to effectively use your arm, shoulder or hand. In the worst cases, you may not be able to raise your arm, make a fist or keep your arm straight.
£14,600 to £36,500
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Kinds of Long-Term Conditions Can Brachial Plexus Cause in Children?
If your child has sustained a brachial plexus injury, they are at risk of many different symptoms and conditions. Some of the most serious symptoms of this type of nerve damage can include limited movement, reduced strength, paralysis, stunted arm growth or the development of a ‘waiter’s tip’. If your child has suffered any kind of brachial plexus injury, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Tylers Solicitors today.
How Long Do I Have to Begin My Brachial Plexus Compensation Claim?
As with any kind of personal injury, accident at work or birth injury claim, you have up to three years after the event to begin your claim for compensation. So long as you begin your compensation claim within this three-year period, you should still be entitled to claim for compensation. If you aren’t sure whether you’re able to claim for brachial plexus injuries in the UK, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced legal team today.
Is Tylers a No-Win, No-Fee Solicitors for Brachial Plexus Injury Compensation Claims?
Here at Tylers Solicitors, we are proud to offer a completely no-win, no-fee legal service to all our clients. If you’re looking for a specialist legal team to help you get the compensation you need to move on with your life, we are here for you. Thanks to our no-win, no-fee service, you’ll be able to start your legal claim without having to spend a penny of your own money. All our legal costs will be recovered as part of the final settlement.
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