Suffering a head or brain injury can bring life-changing consequences, and if you were injured because of someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Speak to our expert head and brain injury solicitors to start your claim.
We’re here to support you throughout your head or brain injury claim
The consequences of head or brain injury can be life-changing and devastating to a person and their whole family. While many survivors go on to make a full recovery, some may need ongoing support, and others will require specialist care for the rest of their lives.
Brain injuries are extremely complex and can range from minor injury – such as concussion – through to significant and life changing traumatic brain injury. In many cases, the full impact of brain injury may take some time to be fully realised. Through effective care and rehabilitation from the earliest possible opportunity, the potential for recovery is maximised. Every situation is entirely different, so a person’s needs will be determined by their unique circumstances.
As head and brain injury solicitors with extensive experience of supporting survivors and whole families through such cases, we know how difficult it can be and understand the importance of tailored support for both the survivor and their loved ones. We understand the importance of seeking interim payments in advance of a final settlement, making sure you have the funding to pay for rehabilitation, ongoing expenses, and other factors you may need such as specially adapted housing.
If you need legal support on behalf of a loved one because they have been left with diminished mental capacity as a result of their injury, our specialists will be able to help you access the help and support both you and they need.
Suffering a head or brain injury can be incredibly traumatic for both you and your family. The consequences can be far reaching and, at its worst, involve permanent and life altering injuries. Each brain injury case will be entirely unique, which is why an individual approach to care, treatment and rehabilitation is so important.
It can seem a very daunting prospect to start a claim for compensation, particularly if you are still recovering or coming to terms with your injuries. At Slater and Gordon, we know how challenging this time can be, and our experienced head and brain injury solicitors work tirelessly to ensure the process is as smooth and stress free as possible.
Our team are hugely experienced in this very specialised area of work, supporting countless families in rebuilding their lives, and have an expert and trusted network of healthcare professionals who will be able to give the care, rehabilitation and support that is needed to maximise recovery potential.
The first step is to get in touch with our team, who will arrange a face-to-face meeting to discuss the unique circumstances of your case. We’ll then start the process, working with you or your family to collect all the relevant information and evidence to build your case, and we will keep you up to date with proceedings at every stage.
When pursuing a head or brain injury claim, we take a holistic approach that goes far beyond the legal claims process; our focus is to facilitate early rehabilitation and put in place a team of therapists. We have an in-house rehabilitation coordinator who can provide immediate support and help you and your family navigate the immediate urgent issues such as communicating with medical staff, applying for benefits, helping navigate a pathway to a rehabilitation centre for example.
Matthew Hayden suffered a life-changing traumatic brain injury during an unprovoked assault in 2018. Here he shares his inspiring story along with his mother, Maxine Hayden, who launched a support group named After Matters, offering aftercare for young people and their families after brain injury.
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What is an acquired brain injury?
Most brain injuries are categorised as either ‘traumatic’ or ‘acquired’, depending upon the root cause of the injury and circumstances in which it happened.
Traumatic brain injuries occur due to head trauma, whether this is a singular incident or repeated traumas. One well-known example of traumatic brain injury is concussion, which is often called a mild traumatic brain injury, or more serious cases can be sustained in road collisions or assaults.
Acquired brain injuries describe any injury caused by something other than head trauma. For example, injuries caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain (often caused by a stroke or heart attack) or an increase in pressure on the brain.
Both types of brain injury can lead to a brain injury claim if someone else’s negligence has caused or contributed to injury, or the extent of the injury.
What type of incident can lead to a head or brain injury claim?
Sadly, head and brain injuries are very common – it is estimated one in three people will experience this at some point in their lives. Brain injuries can be caused in a variety of ways, from collisions on the sports field to accidents on the road. If you would like more information, you will find links to resources on several types of personal injury below:
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Our team of head and brain injury solicitors are leaders in their field; many hold APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accreditations and have been continuously ranked in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.
Head and brain injury claims are extremely complex and a specialist in this area of work must always be appointed to handle such cases. At Slater and Gordon, we understand the intricacies of handling cases that deal with such complex injuries and our specialist solicitors work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the very best support possible. We’re proud to have supported numerous clients throughout their claims, including:
We also work closely with our in-house rehabilitation coordinator, allowing us to provide a holistic approach to your treatment and ensuring you get the best possible rehabilitation, interim payments, compensation and further care.
We’re committed to helping those suffering from serious injuries to access every possible opportunity to receive support, and as part of this commitment, we work with a number of charities and partners to help in a person’s long-term recovery, including (but not limited to) Aftermath, Aftermatters, BABICM, Child Brain Injury Trust, Headway, and more.
To discuss your case in more detail and find out how we can help you gain access to the compensation and support you deserve to enable you to rebuild your life and look to the future, get in touch with our specialist head and brain injury solicitors today.
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How much compensation could I receive for a head or brain injury claim?
It goes without saying that every head or brain injury is different, and the amount of compensation that may ultimately be paid depends on a variety of factors: from long-term prognosis to the cost of any care required.
However, where head or brain injuries leave the survivor with impaired mental capacity, or requiring a high level of care, compensation payments reaching millions of pounds are common.
Is there a time limit for making a head or brain injury claim?
Under UK law, an injury claim must be brought within three years of the date of the accident. However, there are exceptions, such as if you're claiming on behalf of someone who does not have capacity or is a minor. The time scale may be different in the event the accident happened abroad.
Will I get support for long-term care as part of a head or brain injury claim?
It's quite natural for the families of those with serious head or brain injuries to worry about how long-term care, therapy and equipment needs will be funded. That's why the future cost of long-term care, medical and therapy costs, accommodation and equipment needs over the injured party's lifetime is factored into the calculation of the compensation settlement.
Can I get financial support before my head or brain injury claim is settled?
No one should have to worry about their finances after suffering an injury, yet time out of work and expensive treatment and rehabilitation can cause significant financial pressure. That is why we work hard to secure interim payments during your claim, providing you with financial assistance before your claim has been settled.
The amount you will be paid for an interim payment will vary, and the early payment will be deducted from the final amount of compensation once this has been established. For more information, see our guide to interim payments.
Can I make a No Win No Fee head or brain injury claim?
We conduct most of our head and brain injury claims on a No Win No Fee basis, which means that you won’t be liable to pay any fees if your claim is unsuccessful. There are no upfront costs to pay in making a claim and, provided you act with honesty and within the terms of your agreement with us, you’ll never be at any financial risk when making a claim.
How long does making a head or brain injury claim take?
Every serious injury claim is different, and how long the case will take can be dependent on a number of factors, including the circumstances that led to the injury and how straightforward it is to establish liability. It’s best to speak to a specialist serious injury solicitor, who will review your case in more detail.
Can I make a head or brain injury claim on behalf of somebody else?
If a loved one has experienced a serious injury, they may not be in a position to be able to claim compensation for themselves. This could be because the injured person is a child, or the injury has resulted in diminished mental capacity. In either case, the law allows you to claim on behalf of the injured party, to ensure they get the compensation they deserve.
Overall, Slater and Gordon provided a very good service to me. From the first phone call through to the last correspondence they were so helpful and understanding towards me. Always listened to me and acted on my wishes. Would definitely use them again! Client testimonial (Personal Injury)
Excellent staff! As well as keeping me well informed at all times on my claim, the communication was first class. Staff should be commended on their work commitments and service to public. Client testimonial (Personal Injury)
I would like to say a big thank you to you and your team for an outstanding job, and I will be advising everybody to use you. Once again, thank you. Client testimonial (Personal Injury)