Most people understand that a Personal Injury Solicitor can help secure financial compensation after an accident at work. However, their role extends far beyond negotiating a settlement. An experienced workplace injury lawyer will also use the Rehabilitation Code 2015 to work with your employer’s insurers, ensuring you receive early access to the rehabilitation services needed to support your recovery and rebuild your independence.
In personal injury law, rehabilitation aims to help you return to your pre-accident physical and psychological condition as much as possible. When you suffer a workplace injury caused by employer negligence, it’s essential not only to receive compensation but also to address the long-term effects on your health, lifestyle, and ability to work.
Rehabilitation may include:
The goal is to improve your quality of life and maximise your independence during and after your injury claim.
The Rehabilitation Code 2015 provides a framework that promotes early access to rehabilitation for people who have sustained significant or life-changing injuries. It encourages collaboration between insurers, employers, and your Personal Injury Solicitor to identify your rehabilitation needs quickly and release funds to support your recovery.
By focusing on cooperation rather than conflict, the Rehabilitation Code ensures that injured workers receive timely and appropriate support.
The Serious Injury Guide complements the Rehabilitation Code and provides additional guidance for claims involving severe or catastrophic injuries. It recognises that these cases require a more comprehensive approach to long-term recovery and compensation.
Key principles of the Serious Injury Guide include:
Together, these frameworks help ensure that seriously injured claimants receive the support, care, and financial security they need for the future.
Once you instruct a Personal Injury Solicitor, they will assess your rehabilitation needs and send a formal Letter of Claim to the Defendant (usually your employer or their insurer).
This letter will include:
Under the Code, the Defendant must respond within 21 days.
The first step usually involves appointing a Case Manager with a medical or occupational health background to conduct an Immediate Needs Assessment (INA). This assessment provides a detailed understanding of:
The INA forms the foundation of your personalised rehabilitation plan.
Following the INA, your Case Manager coordinates a bespoke rehabilitation programme. They will continually assess the cost-effectiveness of recommended treatments, balancing private treatment with available NHS services to ensure efficient use of rehabilitation funds.
Effective, timely rehabilitation can significantly speed up recovery after a workplace accident. A skilled Personal Injury Solicitor will work proactively with the Defendant’s insurers to release funds quickly, enabling your rehabilitation plan to begin without delay.
Our expert team has decades of experience handling complex workplace, public liability, and occupiers’ liability claims. We provide compassionate, practical support at every stage of your recovery and claim.
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