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Serious Injury

A guide to brain injury cases

A guide to brain injury cases

This guide contains information about brain injury cases.

A guide to spinal injury cases

A guide to spinal injury cases

This guide contains information about spinal injury cases.

A guide to amputation cases

A guide to amputation cases

This guide contains information about amputation cases.

Prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation - Amputation

Prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation - Amputation

Meet the experts. We talk to Toby Carlsson, from Dorset Orthopaedic one of the UK’s leading providers of private prosthetic and orthotic rehabilitation that is dedicated to supporting patients in enhancing their overall quality of life.

Case Management Rehabilitation- Amputation

Case Management Rehabilitation- Amputation

Meet the experts. We talk to Liz Haunch, co-founder of Bridge Case Management. Thompsons connects you with a network of support services, including medical professionals and rehabilitation experts, to assist in your recovery journey.

Military compensation for loss of limb

Military compensation for loss of limb

Whatever the circumstances of the loss of your limb, our military injury solicitors can advise you on your claim against the MoD.

How much compensation for losing a finger at work

How much compensation for losing a finger at work

If you want to know how much compensation you may get for losing a finger at work then our amputation claims team can discuss your injury with you and advise you on the potential compensation based on your specific circumstances.

How much compensation for losing a leg?

How much compensation for losing a leg?

Compensation for losing a leg needs to reflect the effect of the amputation on your life. Our team of amputation claims specialists will discuss your compensation award with you, based on your circumstances.

How much compensation for losing a toe?

How much compensation for losing a toe?

If you have lost a toe and the injury was not your fault our team may be able to assist you in making a claim for compensation. Whether it was the result of a workplace injury, industrial incident or through medical negligence, our team is on hand to assist.

Life-Changing Injuries

Life-Changing Injuries

In this article, we will outline what a life-changing injury is, give examples of these types of injuries and set out how you can make a claim to receive the maximum compensation to help you move on with your life if you or a loved one have suffered a life-changing injury.

How to support someone with a brain injury

How to support someone with a brain injury

Thompsons' serious injury lawyer Lisa Gunner shares her advice on how to support someone with a brain injury.

Guide to paraplegic and quadriplegic injuries

Guide to paraplegic and quadriplegic injuries

In this guide we explain the difference between paraplegic and quadriplegic injuries.

A guide to different types of spinal cord injury

A guide to different types of spinal cord injury

In this guide we explain the different types of spinal cord injury.

What happens at a coroner’s inquest and hearing?

What happens at a coroner’s inquest and hearing?

In this guide, we explain the process of a coroner’s inquest and postmortem and discuss how Thompsons can help you. Read more.

A legal guide to rehab and compensation after amputation

A legal guide to rehab and compensation after amputation

In this guide we explore what you, and your loved ones, can expect from the rehabilitation process after an amputation, including what to consider when choosing a prosthetic. Read more.

A guide to claiming for serious burn injuries

A guide to claiming for serious burn injuries

In this guide, we look at the different degrees of burns, the common causes of serious burn and scald injures, and how you can make a claim for compensation. Read more.

The hidden symptoms of a brain injury

The hidden symptoms of a brain injury

Thompsons Solicitors’ brain injury expert, Karl De-Loyde, discusses some of the lesser-known, or hidden symptoms, of an acquired brain injury.

Head injury symptoms and signs

Head injury symptoms and signs

Head injury symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the injury. Learn more about the symptoms and signs of a head injury here.

Spotlight on spinal cord injury

Spotlight on spinal cord injury

What happens after a spinal cord injury? We explain the physical and emotional effects a spinal injury has on the injured person and their family. Read more.

Brain injury glossary factsheet

Brain injury glossary factsheet

Our glossary explains the different types of brain injury that can occur following a blow to the head. Find out more about them here.

Thompsons Solicitors’ serious injury lawyers offer advice on accessible holidays

Thompsons Solicitors’ serious injury lawyers offer advice on accessible holidays

Advice from Thompsons Solicitors’ specialist serious injury lawyers for those with a serious injury who are planning on taking an accessible trip abroad.

Welfare benefits and acquired brain injury infographic

Welfare benefits and acquired brain injury infographic

Learn more about welfare benefits and acquired brain injury by reading Thompsons Solicitors' infographic.

Discharge home from hospital

Discharge home from hospital

Information on being discharged home from hospital following a serious injury. Thompsons Solicitors is the UK's most experienced personal injury firm.

What is case management?

What is case management?

Read about case management following a serious injury. Thompsons Solicitors are the most experienced personal injury firm in the UK.

A guide to head injury compensation claims

A guide to head injury compensation claims

Read our specialist head injury solicitors' advice about making a head injury claim, including compensation amounts, time limits, and legal fees.

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