Between 800 and 1200 people experience a traumatic spinal cord injury every year in the UK alone, the most at risk age group being those aged between 15 and 25. The majority of these cases result in permanent paralysis. In total, there are something like 40,000 people living with the effects of spinal cord injury in the UK, equivalent to around 1 in 1,500. Most of these people are full time wheelchair users.

According to a survey carried out by the British Associaton of Spinal Cord Injury Specialists (BASCIS) in the year 2000, the most common causes of spinal cord injury are road traffic accidents, domestic accidents and incidents while playing sport. From their survey the figures for that year were:

• 36% Road Traffic Accidents
• 42% Falls
• 12% Sport
• 10% Other

Spinal injuries are very often life-changing traumatic events, and the consequences for the injured person and their family can be severe. At the South West Accident Helpline we will always endeavour to understand the complexities of your injury and how your life is likely to be affected by it. A specialist team of personal injury solicitors will work on your claim on behalf to achieve the highest level of compensation for you.

We realise that whilst obtaining compensation is important, those who have suffered a spinal injury, and their families, need additional help and support that may not normally be readily available to many accident victims and their families. This is a service that we are proud to offer, and treat with paramount importance.