Prognosis

A prognosis is a doctor’s professional opinion on how you are likely to recover, including how much of the injury’s effects will remain over time.

It sits at the centre of a personal injury claim. Compensation for pain and suffering, future care and reduced earning capacity all depend on what the prognosis says will happen next, not only on what has already happened.

An uncertain prognosis often means waiting longer before settling, so the claim does not undervalue a lasting problem. A realistic prognosis recorded honestly protects you better than an optimistic guess made too early.

Getting a specialist report explains how prognosis is assessed and documented. An independent lawyer can time the claim around your doctor’s assessment.