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Head and brain injuries are among the most serious and life-altering injuries a person can experience. From concussions to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), the effects can range from temporary discomfort to long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges. These injuries are commonly caused by road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, slips and falls, or assaults.

If you or a loved one has suffered a head or brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. This compensation can help ease the financial burden of medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, and the emotional toll of living with such a significant injury.

Please get in touch with our expert team at Beacon Law to discuss how we can assist you in making a head and brain injury compensation claim.

Common Types of Injuries Resulting in Head and Brain Injury Claims

  • Concussion – Concussions usually occur as a result of a bump to the head, and you will usually lose consciousness for a while. Sometimes there can be symptoms of confusion and dizziness. They are common during sports such as rugby but can also include the accident at work and road traffic accidents. Symptoms of a concussion include losing consciousness, headache after the injury, confusion, memory loss, problems with dizziness and balance and problems with vision.
  • Subdural Haematoma – This is when blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain. The symptoms are similar to those of concussion of a severe nature. They include nausea, headaches, and confusion. The symptoms can begin straight away, especially following a major head injury or they can develop at a slower pace over weeks following a minor injury.
  • Subarachnoid Haemorrhage – This injury causes bleeding on the surface of the brain. Usually, there aren’t any warning signs of this injury, and symptoms can appear rapidly. The causes of this can also vary but can sometimes be caused by lifting something heavy or undertaking hard exercises. The symptoms can include nausea, severe and sudden headache, and blurred vision.
  • Open-head injury – An open head injury is visible and causes a wound in the head due to either a hard, violent hit to their head or an object has pierced their skull.
  • Diffuse axonal injury – In this injury, the connections between cells in the brain don’t function. It can be a result of serious whiplash in a car accident.

Common Causes of Head and Brain Injuries

Head and brain injury claims usually arise as the result of various types of accidents. Some of the most common accidents causing these types of injuries include:

If you have suffered a brain injury through no fault of your own then you may be eligible to make a brain injury compensation claim with our expert team. Get in touch today to find out how our solicitors can help you if you have suffered a head injury.

What Additional Support Will I Need Following a Head or Brain Injury?

A head or brain injury can affect the victim’s life in a number of ways and you may need additional support to move forward with your recovery. Our personal injury solicitors will work with you to ensure you have access to appropriate support and rehabilitation services as part of your compensation package. Some of the support services may include:

  • Long term medical treatment
  • Adaptations to your house
  • Therapies
  • Psychological support and treatment
  • Rehabilitation treatment

At Beacon Law, we can assist with arranging different types of support which you may require on your behalf. We aim to make the recovery and management of your injury as easy for you as possible.

Why Make a Head or Brain Injury Claim for Compensation?

Whilst a sum of money cannot undo the injury you have suffered and the difficulties that come with the symptoms you suffer, it can assist in managing daily life and can ease the additional financial pressures.

You will also be compensated for any rehabilitation and medical treatments which you may need following being discharged from the hospital, including future treatment costs. This will include treatment for physiotherapy and or psychological therapy amongst other types of treatments which will be suited to you.

Who Can Make Head and Brain Injury Claims?

The person making a claim for a head and brain injury is usually the person who has suffered the injury as a result of the accident. However, a person caring for the injured party, such as a member of their family can provide their instructions regarding the claim for compensation on behalf of the injured person. This is especially the case when the level of injury is severe, and the Claimant lacks the capacity to make a claim. The person bringing the claim on behalf of the Claimant will be known as a Litigation Friend.

To be successful in making a claim for Personal Injury, the Claimant must be able to prove that someone else was responsible for their accident, and that the accident directly caused their injuries.

What is the Process of Making a Head or Brain Injury Claim?

Head and brain injury claims follow the same claims process as other personal injury claims. After contacting Beacon Law for advice on your head and brain injury compensation claim, should you decide that Beacon Law are the right Solicitors to represent you, we will then begin the claims process on your behalf.

The claims process includes obtaining evidence of the accident and your injury and submitting these to the party at fault, with the main goal being to establish liability and the cause of the accident, proceeding to reach an agreement on the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Medical evidence, such as GP records and hospital records, will be required to demonstrate the treatment you have received for your accident. This will act as evidence of the accident. We can assist you in obtaining these records and also obtain a specialist medical report on your behalf. This will mean that you will meet with a medical expert to assess the extent of your injury, the impact on your life and the likely cause of the injury. This will help in strengthening your case.

All communications with the party at fault will be made through us. We will submit the evidence to them arguing why we believe it supports your case and we will negotiate a settlement on your behalf. Every step of the claims process will be carried out under your instructions and you will be kept up to date throughout the claims process.

How Much Compensation Will I Receive?

It is hard to give an estimate on how much compensation you are likely to receive. The value of head injury compensation claims depends strongly on the individual circumstances of the case and the severity of the injuries you have sustained. Our personal injury solicitors will be able to give you more information on amounts of compensation once we know the details of the case. We will use our experience, past cases, and Judicial College Guidelines to provide you with an estimate of compensation.

When pursuing a personal injury claim for a head or brain injury, the compensation payout is typically divided into two categories: general damages and special damages. These categories cover different aspects of the harm you’ve suffered and the financial impact it has had on your life.

General Damages

General damages compensate for the pain, suffering and loss of amenity caused by the injury. This includes:

  • Pain and Suffering: The discomfort, pain, and distress directly caused by the injury and its aftermath.
  • Loss of Amenity: The reduced ability to enjoy daily activities, hobbies, and quality of life due to the injury’s impact on your physical and mental abilities.
  • Psychological Impact: Compensation for emotional distress, including anxiety, depression, and personality changes that often accompany head and brain injuries.

These damages are assessed based on the severity of the injury, the symptoms experienced, and the extent to which your daily life has been affected.

Special Damages

Special damages cover the financial losses and costs incurred as a direct result of the injury. This includes:

  • Private medical Expenses: Costs for treatment, rehabilitation, therapy, medications, and ongoing medical care.
  • Loss of Earnings: Compensation for wages lost during recovery and potential future income loss if the injury impacts your ability to work.
  • Care and Support Costs: Expenses for professional care, as well as compensation for care provided by family members or friends.
  • Home and Vehicle Adaptations: Costs associated with making your home or vehicle accessible if the injury causes mobility or cognitive impairments.
  • Travel Expenses: Costs of attending medical appointments or therapy sessions.
  • Assistive Equipment: Expenses for any necessary mobility aids, technology, or specialist equipment required to manage your condition.

Special damages aim to restore you to the financial position you would have been in if the injury had not occurred.

How Long Will the Claim Process Last?

The amount of time taken to settle head and brain injury claims varies greatly, depending on the case itself and the complexities within the case. However, we can request interim payments from the Defendant throughout the progress of the case. These are paid in advance of your settlement figure or the final amount which will be agreed. They are usually smaller payments and can be paid to cover the costs of your immediate needs, such as rehabilitation costs.

When a final amount is agreed between the parties, the interim payment which you have received throughout your case will be deducted from the final amount you receive.

Are There any Time Limits?

In England and Wales, there are strict time limits for making a personal injury claim. These time limits are defined by the Limitation Act 1980 and it is usually three years from the date of the accident or the date you became aware that your injuries were related to the accident. There are some exceptions to this rule that should be noted:

  • Claims Involving Children: For individuals under 18, the 3-year time limit does not apply until their 18th birthday. This means a claim can be brought at any time before they turn 21. A parent or legal guardian can make a claim on behalf of a child before they turn 18.
  • Claims Involving Individuals Without Mental Capacity: If the injured person is considered to lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs (e.g., due to a brain injury), the 3-year limit does not apply unless they regain capacity.
  • Fatal Injury Claims: If someone dies as a result of their injuries, the deceased’s family or estate can make a claim within 3 years of the death or the date they became aware of the cause of death.

How Much Will a Compensation Claim Cost Me?

At Beacon Law, we work on a ‘no win no fee’ basis. This means that you will not be entitled to pay anything for a claim if you are unsuccessful. The only requirement to this no win no fee agreement is that you are honest throughout your case and that you cooperate fully with us. Our fees will be deducted from your final amount of compensation at the end of your claim if you are successful. 

How can Beacon Law Assist?

Beacon Law are a team of specialist personal injury solicitors. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and are registered in England and Wales to provide legal assistance.

We always act with your best interests in mind and provide a friendly, professional service at all times.

For more information on head and brain injury claims, contact us today to have a free, no-obligation conversation with a specialist solicitor, please contact us either by calling 0330 1332 857 or my completing the contact form at the top of the page.

A simple discussion with us about your case and it’s merits does not mean you are obliged to proceed with your claim, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about your claim, we are happy to help.

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Last Updated on December 12, 2024 by Stacey