Alexander Harris Solicitors
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Our Expertise
Alexander Harris are a national firm specialising exclusively in claimant health law and in particular catastrophic injury. We are recognised as a leading firm in this specialised area by other lawyers, the medical profession, the insurance industry and many spinal cord injury organisations including the SIA - Spinal Injuries Association and ASPIRE - Association for Spinal Injury Research Rehabilitation Reintegration.

It is quite possible that you have never had to consult a solicitor before. You might have instructed a solicitor when you moved house or to prepare a will; or even for a minor injury claim. However spinal cord injury claims are quite different and necessitate a lawyer with expertise and experience. After all, the defendant is likely to instruct a specialist solicitor to deal with the claim and you need to be on an equal footing from the start.

We have handled many spinal cord injury claims through to a successful conclusion. This experience enables us to understand and plan for some of the challenges and difficulties encountered by spinally injured clients. We understand that all aspects of your life, school or work, family, relationships and recreation will have changed. Our understanding enables us to present any compensation claim in the fairest and most appropriate way. Choosing the right solicitor can not only help you through this difficult period but in some cases it can mean the difference between winning and losing your case or of many thousands of pounds compensation.

Rebecca's Story - Specialists can make an amazing difference!
Whilst walking home from school, Rebecca was knocked down by a car being driven at high speed. She suffered severe spinal injuries and will require specialist help and care for the rest of her life. Rebecca, paralysed from the neck down, requires ventilator assistance to breathe. Everything changed in that moment for Rebecca and her family. They didn't know who to turn to and what to do next. A specialist spinal cord injury lawyer at Alexander Harris settled her claim for in excess of £6 million. This sum has helped provide Rebecca with the specialist needs and care she will require and will require for the rest of her life.

Types of claims
We handle all types of spinal injury claims including:

A word of caution - Time Limits
Generally claims for personal injury must be made within three years from the date of an accident, however this can vary if you are injured as a result of a criminal act or if you are injured whilst overseas. It is therefore vital that you contact a specialist solicitor as soon as possible.

Where the injured person is a child, the 3-year limitation period does not commence until he/she turns 18 years of age. There are also special rules for people who cannot manage their own affairs.

Legal Representation
We will advise you on all aspects surrounding your spinal cord injury claim - so you don't need to worry and can concentrate on your rehabilitation, which is the most important aspect. Advice includes:

Our People
We would be happy to meet with you in hospital, at home or talk on the telephone without charge or obligation to discuss a potential claim. Profiles of prominent personal injury partners, demonstrate the high level of expertise within our national catastrophic spinal cord injury team. Representing clients throughout the UK, they are additionally supported by a medico-legal team comprising of nurses and scientists.

In the last 12 months, the personal injury team have recovered in excess of £50 million in compensation for
their clients.

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