Our Spinal Injury Solicitors in Manchester have a proven track record in obtaining compensation for those who suffered an injury to the spine.
Damage to any part of the spinal cord following an accident can often cause permanent changes in strength, sensation and other related body functions below the site of the injury.
If you have suffered from a serious spinal injury that was not your fault, and are considering making a spinal cord injury compensation claim, Brian Barr Solicitors can help.
Recognised as a Leading Firm in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, Brian Barr Solicitors has a national reputation for excellence in serious injury claims. Director Steven Akerman is ranked in Chambers & Partners UK for his specialist expertise in personal injury, including complex spinal injury cases. We are frequently instructed to take over spinal injury claims from other firms where progress has stalled or where inadequate settlement offers have been made.
We work with spinal injury patients, and their families, to ensure you get the compensation you deserve to help with rehabilitation and support services, allowing you to plan for your future.
Damage to any part of the spinal cord following an accident can often cause permanent changes in strength, sensation and other related body functions below the site of the injury.
If you have suffered from a serious spinal injury that was not your fault, and are considering making a spinal cord injury compensation claim, Brian Barr Solicitors can help.
Recognised as a Leading Firm in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, Brian Barr Solicitors has a national reputation for excellence in serious injury claims. Director Steven Akerman is ranked in Chambers & Partners UK for his specialist expertise in personal injury, including complex spinal injury cases. We are frequently instructed to take over spinal injury claims from other firms where progress has stalled or where inadequate settlement offers have been made.
We work with spinal injury patients, and their families, to ensure you get the compensation you deserve to help with rehabilitation and support services, allowing you to plan for your future.
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, through no fault of your own, then you may be eligible to make a claim, and have grounds for compensation.
In order to be eligible for a Spinal Injury Claim, you must be able to prove that:
Brian Barr Solicitors have years of experience supporting individuals in England and Wales, and across the UK, with personal injury claims such as Spinal Injury Claims. As specialists in this area, we know how difficult it can be and the adjustments you are going to have to make in your life going forward.
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, through no fault of your own, then you may be eligible to make a claim, and have grounds for compensation.
In order to be eligible for a Spinal Injury Claim, you must be able to prove that:
Brian Barr Solicitors have years of experience supporting individuals in England and Wales, and across the UK, with personal injury claims such as Spinal Injury Claims. As specialists in this area, we know how difficult it can be and the adjustments you are going to have to make in your life going forward.
Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr
Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr
Director, Brian Barr
Our spinal injury solicitors specialise in helping those who have sustained spinal injuries due to accidents or negligence, providing legal support to claim compensation, secure funding for rehabilitation, and arrange for long-term care and support.
Compensation will cover loss of earnings – including both losses for time off work during recovery and rehabilitation and future losses – as well as medical care and rehabilitation costs, and adjustments that may need to be made to your home or other areas to allow you to live as independently as possible.
Brian Barr Solicitors are proud to support Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research in their 10th anniversary year. Since 2013, the charity has funded close to £1 million towards vital research into spinal cord injury.
This year, we are backing their special anniversary fundraising drive to raise a further £100,000 in 2023 which will go towards funding a further decade of research.
You may be entitled to claim for compensation for your spinal injury if this was caused by an accident that was not your fault, or negligence caused by another party. Each case is different, and the amount of compensation will vary depending on your pain and suffering, psychological trauma, expected medical costs as well as any financial losses such as current and future income.
When assessing your claim, damages can be claimed for:
Our team of Spinal Injury Solicitors has often obtained interim payments for personal injury claims, meaning our clients can start getting their life back on track before the process has ended.
As experts in this area, Brian Barr Solicitors will ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. With over 60 years’ of combined experience in this area, our team has secured clients six and seven figure settlements for their injury.
Our expert Spinal Injury Solicitors in Manchester support clients across England and Wales, including individual seeking Spinal Injury Claims in Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield, Preston, Bolton, and Chester. Wherever you are based, our team of personal injury solicitors in Manchester is here to provide specialist legal advice following a spinal cord injury.
As a specialist serious injury law firm, our team has a deep understanding of the impact of these injuries on your day to day life, from mobility and independence to your ability to work and care for your family. Our commitment to supporting those affected is reflected not only in our results, but in our long-standing partnerships with national charities and community organisations, including Stoke Mandeville Spinal Research and Brake, the Road Safety Charity.
We are proud to be recognised as a Leading Firm in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500, a reflection of our expertise and success in serious personal injury litigation. Our Director, Steven Akerman, is ranked in Chambers & Partners UK for his specialist knowledge in personal injury and is widely known for securing significantly higher settlements in complex spinal injury cases, often after taking over claims from other firms.
Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your spinal injury claim and learn how we can help you secure the compensation you deserve. We offer a range of flexible funding options and regularly act on a No Win No Fee basis, so you can pursue justice with confidence and without financial risk.
Following a serious accident, your life, and that of your family, is likely to be in turmoil. It is hard to think about the future when you are just getting through each day at a time.
You can start the spinal cord injury claim process by simply calling us.
Time matters when it comes to personal injury claims and the sooner you speak to experts the sooner your claim can be evaluated.
Although there are exceptions, generally you must start your claim and issue court proceedings within three years of you first being aware that you have suffered an injury.
We will offer you peace of mind throughout the whole process, explaining how it works and what is involved.
Thanks to our extensive network of professionals, we will provide you not only with expert legal advice for your Spinal Injury Claim, but also with medical support from specialists, both for the production of crucial medical records and to help you in your recovery from your injury.
Every case is unique so once our specialist solicitors have considered your case and your individual circumstances, we will advise you of a plan going forward. We will keep you informed all of the way through the process and explain things without using legal jargon.
It is likely that you will have to see further medical experts and undergo in-depth assessments so that we can prove your case and ensure that we get you the highest award. These specialist cases can sometimes take months or even years to conclude, and just like with your rehabilitation, we will take this one step at a time, building you the best case possible.
A spinal cord injury is when the cells and nerves that send and receive signals from the brain to and from the rest of the body are damaged. There are an estimated 50,000 people in the UK living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and each year approximately 2,500 people are newly injured.
The spinal cord is a vital organ allowing your brain and body to communicate with each other. It’s made up of lots of nerves that run through the backbone and help control the body’s muscles, enabling a person to move their body, feel pressure and control vital functions such as their breathing, bladder and bowels.
Vertebrae surround and protect your spinal cord as any damage or injury to your spinal cord can affect your movement and function. But unfortunately it cannot always be protected.
Depending on what part of the spine is damaged, a patient will feel varying levels of loss of movement and feeling.
A complete spinal cord injury causes permanent damage and can result in either:
Brian Barr Solicitors have represented those suffering from a (SCI) in their complex compensation claims and have been successful in obtaining six and seven figure sums of damages in respect of claims with complex injuries.
Absolutely. If you’re unhappy with your current representation or feel your case is not being handled with the expertise it requires, we can manage a smooth transition and review your case for free. Many of our clients have transferred to us and received significantly higher compensation than initially proposed.
Claimants involved in spinal injury compensation claims may look to changing solicitors for many reasons. However, some of the most common causes we have experienced include:
Whether you are just starting your claim or are close to settlement, if you’re unhappy with the progress being made on your spinal injury claim, you are entitled to transfer your case over to Brian Barr.
We often find that clients move solicitors and come to Brian Barr to help with their claim as their current solicitors are not a specialist firm whose expertise is serious injury litigation. If your solicitors are not experts in this area then your claim could be misunderstood and undervalued.
We regularly have cases transferred to us because of our specialist knowledge in various areas of personal injury law, and we will handle everything for you, so please get in touch and let us help you get the ball rolling and the outcome you require to provide the best quality of life possible.
Brian Barr Solicitors makes funding your compensation claim simple and stress-free. Brian Barr Solicitors specialise in assisting claimants throughout England and Wales with personal injury and insurance claims and we will offer you peace of mind throughout the whole process. You are likely to be able to fund your claim through a legal expenses cover if you have one. Otherwise, we can often offer support through our No Win No Fee scheme.
If you have Legal Expenses Insurance, as long as you comply with the terms of your policy you won’t need to worry about dealing with any legal costs. However, often your insurers will tell you that to take advantage of the policy you will have to use one of their panel solicitors. Two exceptions may apply to specific circumstances:
If you have no suitable legal expenses insurance, we can often act for you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), often called a ‘no win no fee’ arrangement. It all depends on whether you have a good chance of winning and as experts in this area we should be able to gauge that very quickly. You would then pay a proportion of your damages to us if you win, and absolutely nothing if you lose.
Yes, you may still be eligible to claim compensation even if you were partially at fault. The final compensation amount may be reduced to reflect your level of responsibility, a legal principle known as contributory negligence. Our solicitors can assess how this may affect your case.
To support your claim, we may need medical reports, accident reports, witness statements, photographs of the scene, and proof of financial losses. Our team will help you gather and organise the relevant documentation to build a strong case.
Yes, a medical assessment is usually required as part of your claim. This is carried out by an independent expert who will evaluate the extent of your injuries and their long-term impact. This report plays a crucial role in valuing your claim.
Generally, you must begin your spinal injury claim within three years of the date of the accident or the date you first became aware of your injury. There are exceptions for those lacking mental capacity or claims involving children. It’s best to seek legal advice as early as possible to avoid complications.
Following a serious accident, your life, and that of your family, is likely to be in turmoil. It is hard to think about the future when you are just getting through each day at a time.
You can start the spinal cord injury claim process by simply calling us.
Time matters when it comes to personal injury claims and the sooner you speak to experts the sooner your claim can be evaluated.
Although there are exceptions, generally you must start your claim and issue court proceedings within three years of you first being aware that you have suffered an injury.
We will offer you peace of mind throughout the whole process, explaining how it works and what is involved.
Thanks to our extensive network of professionals, we will provide you not only with expert legal advice for your Spinal Injury Claim, but also with medical support from specialists, both for the production of crucial medical records and to help you in your recovery from your injury.
Every case is unique so once our specialist solicitors have considered your case and your individual circumstances, we will advise you of a plan going forward. We will keep you informed all of the way through the process and explain things without using legal jargon.
It is likely that you will have to see further medical experts and undergo in-depth assessments so that we can prove your case and ensure that we get you the highest award. These specialist cases can sometimes take months or even years to conclude, and just like with your rehabilitation, we will take this one step at a time, building you the best case possible.
A spinal cord injury is when the cells and nerves that send and receive signals from the brain to and from the rest of the body are damaged. There are an estimated 50,000 people in the UK living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) and each year approximately 2,500 people are newly injured.
The spinal cord is a vital organ allowing your brain and body to communicate with each other. It’s made up of lots of nerves that run through the backbone and help control the body’s muscles, enabling a person to move their body, feel pressure and control vital functions such as their breathing, bladder and bowels.
Vertebrae surround and protect your spinal cord as any damage or injury to your spinal cord can affect your movement and function. But unfortunately it cannot always be protected.
Depending on what part of the spine is damaged, a patient will feel varying levels of loss of movement and feeling.
A complete spinal cord injury causes permanent damage and can result in either:
Brian Barr Solicitors have represented those suffering from a (SCI) in their complex compensation claims and have been successful in obtaining six and seven figure sums of damages in respect of claims with complex injuries.
Absolutely. If you’re unhappy with your current representation or feel your case is not being handled with the expertise it requires, we can manage a smooth transition and review your case for free. Many of our clients have transferred to us and received significantly higher compensation than initially proposed.
Claimants involved in spinal injury compensation claims may look to changing solicitors for many reasons. However, some of the most common causes we have experienced include:
Whether you are just starting your claim or are close to settlement, if you’re unhappy with the progress being made on your spinal injury claim, you are entitled to transfer your case over to Brian Barr.
We often find that clients move solicitors and come to Brian Barr to help with their claim as their current solicitors are not a specialist firm whose expertise is serious injury litigation. If your solicitors are not experts in this area then your claim could be misunderstood and undervalued.
We regularly have cases transferred to us because of our specialist knowledge in various areas of personal injury law, and we will handle everything for you, so please get in touch and let us help you get the ball rolling and the outcome you require to provide the best quality of life possible.
Brian Barr Solicitors makes funding your compensation claim simple and stress-free. Brian Barr Solicitors specialise in assisting claimants throughout England and Wales with personal injury and insurance claims and we will offer you peace of mind throughout the whole process. You are likely to be able to fund your claim through a legal expenses cover if you have one. Otherwise, we can often offer support through our No Win No Fee scheme.
If you have Legal Expenses Insurance, as long as you comply with the terms of your policy you won’t need to worry about dealing with any legal costs. However, often your insurers will tell you that to take advantage of the policy you will have to use one of their panel solicitors. Two exceptions may apply to specific circumstances:
If you have no suitable legal expenses insurance, we can often act for you under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), often called a ‘no win no fee’ arrangement. It all depends on whether you have a good chance of winning and as experts in this area we should be able to gauge that very quickly. You would then pay a proportion of your damages to us if you win, and absolutely nothing if you lose.
Yes, you may still be eligible to claim compensation even if you were partially at fault. The final compensation amount may be reduced to reflect your level of responsibility, a legal principle known as contributory negligence. Our solicitors can assess how this may affect your case.
To support your claim, we may need medical reports, accident reports, witness statements, photographs of the scene, and proof of financial losses. Our team will help you gather and organise the relevant documentation to build a strong case.
Yes, a medical assessment is usually required as part of your claim. This is carried out by an independent expert who will evaluate the extent of your injuries and their long-term impact. This report plays a crucial role in valuing your claim.
Generally, you must begin your spinal injury claim within three years of the date of the accident or the date you first became aware of your injury. There are exceptions for those lacking mental capacity or claims involving children. It’s best to seek legal advice as early as possible to avoid complications.
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