Brain Injury Claim

Brain Injury Claims: Seeking Compensation for Negligence

A brain injury can have a profound and life-changing impact on the victim and their family. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence, an accident, or something else, you may be entitled to compensation.

What types of brain injury are there?

There are two types of brain injury:

What are the effects of a head injury? 

Injuries can include:

• minor concussion,
• memory loss,
• behavioural changes,
• depression,
• problems with communication

all of which can be permanent.

What are the common symptoms?

Those who have suffered a brain injury may be affected in a wide variety of ways including:

1. Physical Symptoms, such as: persistent headaches, seizures, loss of coordination and weakness or numbness in fingers and toes, as well as
2. Mental Symptoms including, confusion, slurred speech and unusual behaviour which predominantly occur in moderate to severe Brain Injuries.

When should I start my brain injury claim?

You should start you claim as soon as possible. This is so that evidence can be collated as soon as possible about not only the accident, but your losses and the impact the injury has had on your/your families lives.

Is there a time limit?

There are time limits on when you must bring a claim for damages after an accident of clinical negligence. Normally the time limit is 3 years from the date of accident/negligence or from the date you were aware that there was negligence. However, in cases of children the 3 year time limit runs from their 18th birthday.

If someone does not have capacity, for example due to a brain injury, the time limit of 3 years runs from the date they regain capacity. If the person does not gain capacity, then there is no time limit. However, the sooner a claim is brought the better. This is so that the evidence is fresh and medical reports can be obtained to support the claim.

If a claim is to be made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Association, the time limit is 2 years.

What can I claim for in a brain injury compensation claim?

As part of your claim, we will look to claim for the following:

• Private medical treatment
• Rehabilitation
• Full or part-time care
• Specialist equipment
• Transport
• Loss of earnings and Pension loss
• Educational or vocational needs

The above list of not exhaustive.

Our experts have the knowledge and experience to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation possible for every aspect of your claim. Having expertise in specialist claims, such as brain injury claims, is extremely important so that your solicitors know exactly what you can claim for, that you may not realise yourself.

They can also use their skills to help predict your future needs and ensure that they are also factored into any claim.

How much compensation will I receive?

Depending on the level of the injury and the impact of the injury and support required as a result, compensation can vary up to several million pounds.

Compensation can also be awarded for loss of earnings as well as adaptations to the home that may be required due to the long-term effects of the negligence alongside long-term care and rehabilitation to aid claimants throughout the recovery process where applicable.

Further to this, within your compensation claim, we will request that future care costs, loss of earnings and future medical treatment is considered when deciding how much will be awarded.

Contact our brain injury compensation claim solicitors to start a claim

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence, contact our specialist solicitors today. We have the expertise and experience to guide you through the legal process with compassion and determination, and to secure the compensation you deserve.

Call us on 0151 306 3694 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our solicitors.

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