The member firms that comprise Major Trauma Group are all serious and catastrophic injury specialists. We understand the physical and emotional toll a serious injury can have on the victim and their family members, and we work to ensure your personal injury claim for compensation is successful to enable you to move on with your life following your accident.

If you have been seriously injured in an accident that was not your fault, then you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim. Our panel of serious injury solicitors are highly experienced and can guide you through the process while advocating for your best interests.

If you would like more information on how we may be able to help you with your claim, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.

What is considered a serious injury?

Many claimants will ask the question, ‘What is considered a serious injury?’ when thinking about making a claim for compensation.

A serious injury is generally defined as any injury that poses significant harm to an individual’s health, requires urgent medical attention, or has long-term or permanent consequences.

Some examples of serious and life-changing injuries include:

• Permanent disability: Injuries that lead to long-term or permanent impairment, such as paralysis or loss of limbs.
• Severe burns: Burns that cover a large part of the body or affect deep layers of the skin (third-degree burns).
• Damage to vital organs: Injuries that compromise the function of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, or other critical organs.
• Severe brain injuries or spinal cord injuries: Injuries that could lead to long-term cognitive impairment, paralysis, or death.
• Significant blood loss: Injuries that result in large amounts of blood loss and require emergency medical intervention.
• Serious internal injuries: Internal bleeding or damage to organs such as the brain, lungs, or heart.
• Amputation: Loss of a limb or part of a limb.

In some cases, serious injury can also include conditions that lead to extended hospital stays, multiple surgeries, or prolonged rehabilitation. If you would like more advice on the categorisation of your type of injury, then our team can help.

What types of accidents commonly result in serious injuries?

It’s important to note that serious injuries can occur in any situation. Even seemingly minor accidents can have devastating consequences. That said, there are several types of accidents that are more commonly associated with serious injuries due to the severity and circumstances of the events. These can include:

• Road traffic collisions
• Motorcycle accidents
• Construction accidents
• Falls from height
• High-impact sports
• Workplace accidents

What should you do if you have been seriously injured?

If you have suffered a serious injury, then the first thing you should do is seek appropriate medical attention. It is important that your injuries are assessed by a healthcare professional even if you feel well. Some serious injuries, such as head injuries, may not produce immediate symptoms. You should ensure to keep a record of all documentation relating to having your injuries assessed, as these will be vital when making a claim for compensation.

If you are able to, document the incident, take photographs of the scene and your injuries and collect contact information of any witnesses as they may be able to provide vital statements to corroborate your claim.

If your accident occurred at work or in a public establishment, then it should be noted down in the accident report book. You can ask for a copy of this for your own records.

When you feel ready to make a claim for your serious injury, you should reach out to a specialist personal injury solicitor for expert legal advice.

Our network of lawyers at Major Trauma Group is highly knowledgeable on the topic of catastrophic injuries and can effectively assist and advocate for your best interests. If you would like more information on the serious injury claims process, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us today.

Compensation for serious injuries

The amount of compensation you may expect to receive for suffering a serious injury can vary greatly depending on the specifics of your injuries and the impact it has on your life. Generally speaking, the more severe an injury, the higher amount of compensation awarded. Whether your injury will be worth millions of pounds or several thousand, our panel of solicitors will work tirelessly to ensure you receive a fair settlement.

The goal of awarded compensation is to ensure that victims are adequately compensated for both the immediate and long-term impacts of their injury. Compensation is generally split into two main categories: general damages and special damages.

General damages refer to compensation awarded for non-monetary losses resulting from an injury, particularly focusing on the pain, suffering, and emotional distress experienced by the victim. These damages cover the physical pain endured and any lasting impact on the person’s quality of life, including loss of enjoyment of activities.

Special damages refer to compensation for specific, quantifiable financial losses incurred as a direct result of an injury. These can include rehabilitation costs, loss of earnings, future lost income, property damage, and any other out-of-pocket expenses. Special damages are intended to restore the injured party to their financial position before the incident occurred.

Rehabilitation for serious injuries

Within serious injury claims for compensation, our solicitors can advocate for you to receive interim payments whilst the case is still being settled. These type of payments can allow victims to access specialist rehabilitation care as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the conclusion of the case.

Our member firms are passionate about the benefits of early access to rehabilitation treatments. It can encourage both physical and mental healing, allowing victims to find a new normal following their traumatic incident.

At Major Trauma Group, we understand that the road to recovery after a serious and life-changing injury can be challenging. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and resources necessary to achieve your maximum potential.

Minor injuries

Due to government reforms to personal injury claims over recent years, it is often not cost-effective to hire a lawyer for minor injury cases.

Government initiatives have streamlined the process for minor injury claims. Online resources and support groups such as your local Citizens Advice can help you navigate this process.

While our firm focuses on major cases, you may find legal representation through other firms listed on the Law Society website: https://solicitors.lawsociety.org.uk/

For further information on low value personal injury claims, please visit https://www.claimsportal.org.uk/

Why choose Major Trauma Group?

If you are looking for expert legal advice on claiming for a serious injury then our panel of specialist solicitors can assist you. We will discuss how your claim can be funded from the outset and may be able to offer our services on a no win no fee basis, meaning you do not need to worry about the costs that can come with making a claim.

Our member firms of highly skilled lawyers have a proven track record of success in securing fair compensation in serious accident claims.

Our focus is on maximising your recovery, both financially and physically. We’ll fight to get you the compensation and rehabilitation you deserve to rebuild your life following your injuries.

If you have any queries surrounding the process of making a no win no fee personal injury compensation claim with Major Trauma Group, then please contact us today for a free no-obligation discussion to find out more about starting your claim.

Contact us today

To talk to us, please email hello@majortraumagroup.co.uk or call 0330 311 2578.  Your contact information will be passed to one of our specialist member law firms who will make contact at a convenient time to talk about your accident.