Head and brain injury claims specialists
Brain injuries appear in all shapes and sizes
and we understand the difficulties that many victims
and their families face in litigation. At Simpson
Millar LLP our specialist team of solicitors has significant
experience of dealing with all types of brain injury claims.
We aim to take the pressure off the victim and their family and
deal with the brain injury claim quickly and efficiently.
This area of law is very complex and you need
to ensure you receive specialist legal advice. We can help
you to investigate liability and assess the value
of your brain injury claim.
A child aged 7 was knocked down whilst crossing a road and sustained a fractured
skull with serious brain damage. The child has been able to return to education,
but it is unlikely that he will hold down full employment and will require care
and assistance for the rest of his life. The settlement of £1.8m (second highest
award in Wales) was approved by the High Court in Cardiff just prior to Trial.
About head/brain injuries
What causes head/brain injury?
- Road traffic accidents
- Physical violence, assaults and attacks
- Firearms
- Falls/Accidents at home and work
- Sports injuries
- Medical negligence
- Shaken baby syndrome eg a rapid acceleration and deceleration of the head forcing
the brain to move back and forth across the inside of the skull
Signs/symptoms of head/brain injuries
There are many symptoms and signs of brain injury including: spinal fluid leaking
out of the ears and nose, loss of consciousness, dilated or unequal size of pupils,
vision changes eg blurred vision, double vision, unable to tolerate bright light,
no eye movement and in some cases blindness, difficulty with thinking straight,
memory problems, poor judgment, short attention span, slowed thought process, difficulty
speaking and swallowing and loss of bodily functions. (This is not an exhaustive
list and aims to give you a brief insight into the symptoms that can occur.)
Long/short term brain damage
Victims of brain injury are sometimes unable or have difficulty carrying the messages
that tell the brain what to do and can also suffer change in internal functions
eg regulating body temperature, blood pressure, bowel and bladder control. The changes
can be temporary or permanent.
Through our links with Headway, a charity set up to help and support people affected
by brain injury and rehabilitation, we can assure you that you will receive the
care you deserve.
If you have suffered a brain injury you could be entitled to a make a compensation
claim. Our team of specialist solicitors is on hand now to discuss your claim with
you.
Head/brain injury claims for compensation
Our commitment
We will:
- visit you in your own home or hospital to give
you and your family prompt and through advice and guidance
- obtain interim payments to pay for your care and assistance
- appoint a case manager to organise care regimes for you
- handle your case expertly throughout the entire process and you
rest in the knowledge that the requisite expertise and understanding of brain injury
claims is applied to your case
An adult was knocked down whilst cycling to work and suffered a fractured skull
together with associated fractures of the arms and legs. He suffered brain damage
and retired on ill health from work. He is unlikely to be able to pursue a career
or live independently and will require supervision and assistance on a daily basis.
Settlement agreed at £1.5m damages.
Our costs
We can offer:
- free initial consultation and advice – contact: Phillip Gower on
0844 858 3700 or email: phillip.gower@simpsonmillar.co.uk
- “no win no fee” basis without any charge to you
A young man suffered injury when a wall fell down on him when visiting a property.
He suffered a fractured skull together with injuries to his chest and lungs. He
continues to suffer with brain damage including lack of concentration and loss of
memory. In addition he has suffered hearing loss and difficulty with his vision
and a fractured pelvis. He has now been able to return to his pre-accident employment
and the outlook for future employment is good. He is not in need of any ongoing
care and attention and settlement reached agreement at just over £100,000.
Memberships
- Members of Headway personal injury solicitors list - Cardiff and South Wales, and
- Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel
Headway is a charity set up to give help and
support to people affected by brain injury and rehabilitation.
Please visit their website for further information: www.headway.org.uk
Contact us now to discuss how we can help you by completing our, no obligation,
online enquiry form and we
will call you back or you can call us directly on 0844 858 3700.