Ainsley’s Story

Ainsley was a university student, just months into his architecture and property development degree, when he was involved in a road traffic collision. Ainsley suffered a serious spinal cord injury, which meant he’d require the use of a wheelchair for the rest of his life. The reality that he’d no longer be able to walk was very hard to take, especially for a young man who loved being active and playing sport.

Ainsley and his family instructed our specialist serious injury solicitors to help him access the care and therapies needed to support his recovery and future needs, as well as adapted accommodation and transport. Being active again

As part of Ainsley’s rehabilitation, he participated in the Inter Spinal Unit Games, an event which gives people with a spinal injury a chance to socialise and sample a range of different sports. The tournament enabled Ainsley to be active again, and his competitive nature was there for all to see. He was victorious in the archery competition and also highly recognised for his abilities in swimming and athletics.

But perhaps the most important moment was when he tried adaptive rowing at his local club. Taking part and getting out on the water has given him the opportunity to experience an element of freedom and independence he’d not enjoyed since his injury. Gearing up to compete in his first event, Ainsley loves the opportunity that rowing gives him to display his inner strength. He remains determined to try his hand at even more inclusive sports. Away from the water, he’s moved into an adapted house with his girlfriend and resumed his studies at university, allowing him to look towards a positive and active future.

“It was so hard coming to terms with my injury, but rowing has assisted with my recovery and opened me up to a whole new world of possibilities.” Ainsley Sinckler Irwin Mitchell client

“Ainsley has faced a difficult few years but sport has allowed him to regain both independence and confidence” – Cathy Leech, Partner, Ainsley’s solicitor

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