Charlotte Rankin
Senior Associate Solicitor, Serious Injury Claims
English
The brain is a crucial part of our body, controlling nearly everything we think, say, do, and feel. As such, it's no surprise that brain damage can impact every area of your life, from your career and relationships to your physical and mental health. If your injury was preventable and caused by someone else's negligence, whether fully or partially, you may be eligible to claim compensation for a brain or head injury.
Our Brain and Head Injury Claims Solicitors can help you get the support you need – financially, emotionally, and medically. We understand the frustration you may be feeling and want to get you the resources you need to make the best recovery possible. If we can help you, we will take your case on a No Win, No Fee basis so you don't have to worry about any upfront costs.
Making a compensation claim can hold the responsible party to account and sometimes prevent similar accidents from happening to someone else. It can also help you or a loved one enjoy the best quality of life possible. So, if you think you might have a head injury claim, get in touch with our friendly advisors today.
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We're rated‘Excellent’Some of the more common brain injury claims that we deal with include:
Damage to the brain often falls into the Serious Injury Claims category. This is because our brains control every aspect of our existence, from how we move to the way we experience the world and interact with others. As such, brain injuries can result in a range of symptoms, such as
With more serious injuries, the signs and symptoms can be more visible – such as a seizure or a loss of consciousness. For all head injuries, however, it's essential that you get the right medical treatment as soon as you can.
Even what feels like a minor head or brain injury can have a lasting impact. If you're involved in an accident, it can be helpful to know what type of injury you're dealing with. At Simpson Millar, our team has experience of supporting a wide range of head injury compensation claims.
We've worked on claims involving some of the most common types of injury, including:
Head or brain injury compensation claims are split into two types of damages:
As Personal Injury Solicitors we use the Judicial College Guidelines to establish how much compensation should be awarded. Below is a guide to average compensation amounts:
Making a compensation claim can help you feel back in control of your life. What happened to you was not your fault, and the compensation you receive will ensure you can fund private rehabilitation and make adjustments to your home as needed.
Compensation can also help uncover the reasons behind your accident or medical negligence and hold those responsible accountable. While it cannot guarantee change, raising a claim can highlight key issues that could help prevent this from happening to others, ensuring no one else has to endure what you and your family have experienced.
We're rated‘Excellent’Even a mild brain injury can affect your ability to work and earn the level of income you enjoyed before your accident or medical negligence event. A compensation award will take away the worry and stress caused by not having enough money, allowing you to focus on your recovery.
With severe brain injuries, family members may be worried about how they will pay for long-term care. This is factored into the compensation award and is the reason why some compensation claims are in the high six or even seven figures. We'll make sure that everything your loved one requires, from home adjustments to 24/7 care and private rehabilitation is included in the compensation claim.
The first step is to talk to our specialist Brain and Head Injury Solicitors who have an excellent reputation for helping people like you. We offer a free claims assessment, which means you'll know right away if you have a claim. You can trust that we will assess your claim compassionately and sensitively and do everything we can to get you the compensation you need to move forward with your life.
You have three years from the date of your accident to start your claim. You can do this at any point during this period. But it's usually better to start a claim as soon as you can. This gives our team the best chance of collecting the evidence needed to make a successful claim. It also lets you access specialist rehabilitation and treatment sooner.
In some cases, there are exceptions to the three-year time limit, including:
If we can help you with your compensation claim, we will take it on a No Win, No Fee basis. It means you can claim without worrying about the financial risk if it's not a success. We can also arrange After The Event Insurance so you will not have to pay the other party's costs or any expenses if you lose your claim.
If you win your claim, the other side will pay part of your legal costs. You will need to pay a 'success fee' from your compensation payment, but this is a capped amount. Everything will be explained to you at the beginning of the process, as we are committed to always being transparent with our clients regarding fees.
We're rated‘Excellent’You can claim on behalf of someone else if they have lost mental capacity because of their head injury or they are under 18 years old. We'll provide all the support you need to claim so you can get your loved one the funds they need to rebuild their life and/or pay for ongoing care.
Our Solicitors have a national reputation as experienced and successful Brain and Head Injury Solicitors. They have been mentioned in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for their work.
Everyone on our team understands the impact a brain injury can have and is committed to getting clients the compensation and rehabilitation they need. You can be confident that we will act firmly but with compassion and sensitivity. We'll also speak to you in plain English and keep you updated as to how your claim is progressing.
The financial aspect of your brain injury claim is just part of our work in supporting you and your family. Our dedicated Solicitors can also:
We'll need to access your medical records and any evidence you have of the accident that caused your head injury, for example, a copy of your workplace's accident report book. If your brain injury is moderate or severe, we'll need to obtain evidence from expert witnesses, such as a neurologist or psychiatrist who can show that an accident or medical negligence caused your brain injury and what your long term prognosis is likely to be.
You'll also need to provide receipts and details of all the expenses and financial losses you have suffered due to your head injury.
The brain is an integral part of our bodies, controlling virtually everything we think, say, do, and feel. If you sustain brain damage, it can affect every part of your life. Across the world, approximately 10 million people are affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) each year, making it an increasing cause of death and disability globally.
Jamie was hit by a car as he rode his bicycle home from school in November 2006. He suffered a badly broken leg in the road accident and his head hit the windscreen, fracturing his nasal bones.
Our client Tim (not his real name) was left with a life-changing brain injury after a serious assault at work, but with our help, he has managed to get the care, support and rehabilitation he needs to live with his injury.
We’ll focus on finding out who is responsible for your accident. If the Defendant admits liability, we’ll negotiate your claim with the insurers. But if there is a dispute about the amount of compensation to be awarded, we may need to go to court. Court proceedings may also be filed if the Defendant does not admit fault. But don’t worry. We'll provide all the advice and support you need and ensure the claim proceeds as smoothly as possible.
Brain injury claims can be complex. With all the factors involved, they can sometimes take a few years to settle. One reason is that the actual impact on your life may only become known over time. And by settling too early, you could receive less compensation than you need.
Even though a claim may take time to settle, you can still get financial help. If the other party accepts fault, we can get you interim payments to cover any immediate costs.
You won’t pay any money upfront for your legal fees but you will have to pay for additional costs, known as Disbursements, like Court fees or expert reports fees. This can be covered by an insurance product called After the Event Insurance which would cover these costs for you. Your case handler will provide more detail about this.
You’ll sign a Conditional Fee Agreement or a Damages Based Agreement that says if you lose your case, you won’t pay our legal costs. If you win your case, the other side will pay for a proportion of our legal costs, but you may have to pay for some of these yourself from your damages. This is usually capped at a percentage agreed in advance.
We'll explain how No Win, No Fee works when we meet you. What's important to know is that we take on all the risk of you making a claim.
Brain injuries can often have a severe financial impact, especially if you are unable to work either temporarily or permanently.
If you're struggling to make ends meet due to your injury, you could be eligible for state welfare benefits. But the system can sometimes be confusing. You can get lots of helpful information on welfare benefits after brain injuries from Headway, a UK-wide charity that works to improve the lives of people who’ve suffered a brain injury.
Driving is just one of many abilities that can be affected by a head injury. Before you get behind the wheel of your car, you should first take the following steps:
The most important thing to do if you have sustained a head injury is get medical help. Even a mild bump to the head can have fatal consequences. If your brain injury was caused by an accident that wasn't your fault or because of medical negligence, contact us as quickly as possible to discuss whether you have a compensation claim.
Friends and family have a massive role in helping a loved one to recover from a brain injury. Here are a few things you can do to provide support:
Rehabilitation is essential when it comes to recovering from a head injury. If you receive compensation, it can go towards paying for private treatment. Your Solicitor will try to obtain interim payments from the other side so you can access rehabilitation while your claim is being decided.
Interim payments are where you receive part of your compensation before your claim is completed. They can help fund rehabilitation costs, adjustments to your home, and provide an income if you cannot work. We will fight hard to secure interim payments for you.
No, your employer will have insurance to cover the cost of any personal injury claims. It is also against the law for an employer to dismiss you or discriminate against you for making a personal injury claim.
Yes. If you are found to have contributed to the accident that caused your injury, it will be taken into account when a compensation award is made.
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