It’s Not Just About Compensation – Why Urgent Interim Payments And Rehabilitation Matter After Catastrophic Injury

Carlos Land, Director at JCP Solicitors and a Senior Litigator accredited by APIL (the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers), outlines why rehabilitation and early financial support are central to the recovery journey after a catastrophic injury.

This week marks APIL’s Injury Awareness Week and is a timely reminder that behind every catastrophic injury is a person whose life has changed in an instant. Whether it’s a serious road traffic collision, a workplace incident, or another life-altering event, catastrophic injuries - such as brain injuries, spinal damage, or amputations - don’t just affect the injured person, they affect entire families too.

At JCP Solicitors, we know that while securing financial compensation for long-term needs is important, the real priority in the early stages of a catastrophic injury claim is timely rehabilitation and also immediate financial help - both can be critical.

Why? Because these early interventions and rehabilitation can be the difference between surviving and truly living again.

For us here at JCP, rehabilitation and interim payments are central to our clients’ recovery and future wellbeing and is the focus at the start of all cases we deal with.

Why rehabilitation is our first priority

Rehabilitation is about more than just recovery. It’s about helping people regain independence, confidence, and control over their lives.

Getting help early makes a real difference. It could be support with speech, walking again, retraining for work, or making sure a home is suitable for new physical needs. Acting promptly can improve recovery outcomes and reduce the long-term impact of many serious injuries.

That’s why, when we take on a catastrophic injury claim, we engage with the Defendant insurer and push for early payment of rehabilitation treatment and interim payments from the outset, not at the end of the claim, but right at the beginning.

What are interim payments, and why are they important?

Catastrophic injury claims can take time to settle, but that doesn’t mean support should be delayed. That’s where interim payments come in.

These are payments made before the case is fully settled, helping clients to:

• Cover urgent living expenses
• Pay for urgent private rehabilitation or treatments not available on the NHS
• Adapt homes or vehicles to meet new needs
• Replace lost income while recovery is underway

We know that being off work or facing sudden new expenses can cause huge financial stress. Interim payments help ease that burden, allowing our clients to focus on what’s really important - their recovery and their family.

It’s about more than money. It’s about rebuilding lives

At JCP Solicitors, we never lose sight of the fact that we’re not just dealing with catastrophic injury claims, we’re helping people rebuild their lives.

We are more than just legal representatives. We act as coordinators, advocates and facilitators, ensuring that the right support is in place for our clients as soon as possible. This includes instructing medical experts, setting up rehabilitation teams, securing interim payments, and providing ongoing support for clients and their families throughout the process.

Our approach is always tailored to the individual, and we focus on restoring quality of life. While compensation is important, what truly matters is giving our clients the tools and support they need to move forward as soon as possible with confidence and dignity.

As Injury Awareness Week reminds us, any personal injury is about more than compensation, it’s about the person behind the claim. We’re here to guide, support, and fight for you at every step.

Injury Awareness Week is run by APIL (The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) which is a not-for-profit campaign group which has been committed to injured people for more than 30 years.

If you or someone you love has suffered a life-changing injury and need advice from JCP Director and APIL Senior Litigator, Carlos Land, on how to access support or pursue a legal claim, please contact us on 03333 209244 or email hello@jcpsolicitors.co.uk.