Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia is paralysis which affects all four limbs (arms and legs). Quadriplegia is caused by damage to the brain and spinal cord at a high level.

One of the most common causes of Quadriplegia is trauma caused by aspects such as road traffic accidents, work place accidents, falls and sports injury. These accidents are some of the main causes of Quadriplegia and every year in the UK over 1000 people suffer from some sort of spinal cord injury, most of which are caused due to an accident such as the ones named above.

Quadriplegia causes impairment of the limbs and also slight impairment of the torso, which usually causes problems with controlling the bowel and bladder and loss of sexual function as well as digestion and breathing difficulties. Quadriplegia also leaves victims open to pressure sores, respiratory complications and cardiovascular disease.

An individual who suffers an accident causing an injury at C1 (the highest cervical vertebra, at the base of the skull) will likely lose function from the neck down and be ventilator-dependent. An individual with an injury much lower down the spine may lose function from the chest down but still retain use of the arms and much of the hands.

Victims of accidents who have been left with Quadriplegia can claim for compensation. Although money won’t change what has happened it will ensure that you get the best possible care and will be able to adapt your home to accommodate your needs to give you back some independence that a negligent person took away.

Here at Accident Consultant we are personal injury expects. We have already helped thousands of people to claim the compensation that they deserve after an accident that wasn’t their fault. So if you have suffered in the last three years get in touch with us today.

At Accident Consultant we work on a no win no fee basis, meaning in a successful claim you keep 100% of the compensation that you are awarded with your solicitor’s fees being paid by the losing party’s insurance company.

We will fight to make your claim a success to win you the compensation that you deserve. It is your civil and legal right to claim for compensation after an accident that has left you with injury affecting your daily life. In a successful claim the amount of money that you are awarded depends on the extent of your injuries and the complex nature of your case. In the instance of Quadriplegia you will be looking at receiving anything between £188,250 and £235,000. The amount of compensation that you will receive depends on 

• The extent of any residual movement
• The presence and extent of pain
• Depression
• Age and life expectancy

If you would like more information about what Accident Consultant can do for you then contact us today on 08081 68 69 70 or fill in our online claim form and one of our friendly advisors will get back from you.