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Head Injury Claims

If you or someone you love has suffered a brain injury, our expert brain injury solicitors may be able to help you claim compensation on a no win no fee basis.

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What is Head Injury?

Head injury refers to any harm caused to the head or brain due to a traumatic event, such as a fall, a car crash, or a physical altercation. Head injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe traumatic brain injuries.

What is a Head Injury Claim?

A head injury claim is a legal process in which an individual seeks compensation for the harm caused by a head injury. The compensation amount may cover the medical expenses, loss of earnings, and other damages incurred due to the injury.

If you or someone you love has suffered a brain or head injury, contact our expert brain injury solicitors and get your compensation claim underway today. We operate on a 'no win, no fee' basis, which means there is no financial risk to you throughout the entirety of your compensation claim.

Our expert team of brain and head injury solicitors specialise in helping victims of brain and head injuries claim the compensation they deserve. Contact us today on 0800 689 0973 or message us here.

We understand how devastating a brain or head injury can be; to the victim and their family. As such, we will fight for the maximum amount of compensation available at all times to ensure your best interests are looked after. A compensation claim covers so much more than the physical pain and suffering associated with this potentially life-changing affliction. It can also help families and victims get the emotional, physical and financial support they need to move past this injury and get back on the road to recovery.

Brain injury claims

Brain injuries can be devastatingly life-changing for both the victim and the family. A serious brain injury can affect a person's ability to work, may leave them permanently disabled and can also change their personality. Brain injuries are complex, and each individual's injury affects them in different ways, with some sustaining permanent damage, while others may go on to make a full recovery.

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury that was not your fault, then contact our compassionate and experienced serious injury solicitors today for a free initial consultation. A member of our team will be able to ascertain if you have a claim and guide you along the process.

Head injury compensation

If you have suffered a head injury, whether in a private or public place, and you believe that it was through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the expert head injury solicitors at Forbes today and speak to a dedicated solicitor; ready to help you claim the compensation you deserve.

A head injury can be a devastating experience and harbour long-lasting negative effects, rendering victims unable to work and live their life the way they are used to.

Head injuries can also place extreme financial burdens on victims and their families, whether due to the extensive rehabilitation programs that are required or the expensive on-going care that is needed to ensure a better quality of life, given the circumstances. Here at Forbes, we understand how a head injury can change your life, especially when mental health problems can arise as a result, including cognitive and personality changes, as this can place extreme pressure and cause many difficulties for the victim and their family.

With all these factors in mind, our expert team of head injury solicitors fight fearlessly to get victims the compensation they deserve for their injuries. We do this to ensure that their quality of life and best interests are upheld. Compensation does so much more than provide assistance with pain and suffering, it allows individuals and their families to pursue the best course of action that will potentially improve their quality of life. Whether that is through counselling, modifications to the home, rehabilitation and if necessary, access the appropriate care those victims may need.

In addition, a compensation claim can help pay for any financial loss in cases where you have had to pay for treatment or have been unable to work due to your injuries.

Our expert team have helped a wide variety of people from all walks of life to claim compensation for their head injuries.

If you have suffered a head injury and you believe someone else is to blame, contact us as soon as possible. As with most personal injury claims, there is usually only a three-year time limit to make the claim. This time limit begins from either the date of the accident or from the date of knowledge of the circumstances that have given the reason for the claim. We recommend contacting a solicitor as soon as possible if you or a loved one has suffered a head injury that was not your fault. Start your head injury compensation claim today and call our expert solicitors on 0800 689 0973 for a FREE initial consultation.

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Head Injury Compensation

Suffering a head injury is not only a traumatic experience at the time, but the long-term effects can be devastating on a person's everyday life, perhaps forever. Worse still, if you have suffered a head injury and someone else is responsible, not only has your life been impacted by your injury, but you're also left feeling frustrated, let down and undoubtedly distressed by the situation. As a head injury solicitor, we see plenty of head injuries that have occurred through no fault of the client. Because of this, we have plenty of experience when it comes to dealing with head injury claims and will work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation that you are entitled to. Your head injury compensation can be used to pay for any life-changing costs and expenses that have occurred as a result of your injury - perhaps you have had to stop working or earn a lower income since your accident, or perhaps you've accrued a lot of travel and medical bills. Whatever the reason, you're entitled to be compensated if you've suffered a head injury that wasn't your fault, and Forbes Solicitors would like to help.

What costs are involved with appointing a head injury solicitor?

How much you can expect to pay in head injury solicitor fees is difficult to say without knowing the ins and outs of your particular case. The amount you will pay for our services really depends on the level of work that is involved in the case. If you would like to know a little bit more about how much you can expect to pay for the help and support of one of our head injury solicitors, please don't hesitate to get in touch. By requesting a call back from Forbes solicitors, you can discuss the details of your individual case and a member of our team can give you better idea of what you can expect to pay for our services.

How much head injury compensation will I receive?

Without knowing the details of your case, it's difficult to know how much compensation your head injury claim will amount to. The level of compensation you can expect to receive will depend on the nature of your head injury claim and the seriousness of the impact it has had on your day to day life. After requesting a call back with Forbes, you will have a better idea of whether or not you have a case to claim and if you do, how much you can expect to receive. As experienced head injury solicitors, we have the means and resources to ensure that all of our clients get exactly what they're entitled to. If you have been the victim head injury that wasn't your fault, then you shouldn't have to suffer in silence. If you or your loved one has suffered a head injury that wasn't their fault, we recommend contacting Forbes Solicitors as soon as possible so that your claim can be looked into properly and we can begin to fight for the compensation that is rightfully yours. Begin your head injury claim, today.

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FAQs

What is a brain injury?

There are two types of brain injury:

Traumatic brain injury
Non-traumatic brain injury.

A traumatic brain injury is caused by trauma to the head. There are many possible causes, with the most common being falls from height, physical attacks, road traffic accidents and sports injuries.

Traumatic brain injuries are divided into three different categories, namely:

Closed head injuries
Open or penetrating head injuries
Crushing head injuries.

Non-traumatic head injuries can be sustained as a result of internal forces or when an illness affects the brain. Some of the common causes of non-traumatic brain injuries are:

Vascular problems, such as strokes
Haemorrhages
Aneurysms
Hypoxia
Tumours
Encephalitis
Hydrocephalus.

Sometimes, medical negligence can result in a brain injury. If you or a member of your family has suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence it may be possible to claim compensation against the health care institute the injury occurred in.

What are some of the symptoms of a brain injury?

The symptoms of a brain injury, whether traumatic or non-traumatic, can vary from person-to-person and depend on the severity of the injury itself, but some of the more common symptoms are:

Lack of balance
Blurred vision
Disturbed sleep
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to sound
Changes in social behaviour
Speech problems.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of the symptoms associated with a brain injury as there is a myriad of cognitive effects that can be caused by this type of injury.

If a victim's mental abilities are affected due to a brain injury, these are classed as cognitive effects. These cognitive effects may hinder a person's ability to learn, remember and think as they normally would, before they experienced the injury.

Cognitive effects may include:

Memory loss (amnesia)
Difficulties with problem-solving
Behavioural problems
Changes in personality
Language disabilities
Attention problems.
Problems with decision making and multi-tasking
Emotional problems such as:
- Irritability
- Anger issues
- Frustration
- Anxiety, depression and tearfulness.

Due to the vast number of devastating effects a brain injury can have on a victim, it is vital that they get the appropriate medical help they need to increase their chances of recovery. A compensation claim does so much more than help to ease the pain and suffering of a brain injury. It also allows victims and their families access to rehabilitation programmes and necessary on-going treatments.

How much is a head injury claim worth?

How much a claim is worth will depend on the severity of your injury, your future needs, loss of earnings and the amount of suffering it has caused. Our solicitors will be able to help you determine how much compensation you should seek. For a rough idea of how much a head injury claim is worth, take a look at our Personal Injury Calculator.

What is the brain injury claims process?

The first step in making a compensation claim for a head or brain injury with Forbes Solicitors is contacting us for free initial advice, where we will discuss the extent of your injuries or the injuries of your loved one and ascertain whether you have a viable claim for compensation.

If we feel you have a claim and the injuries sustained were within the three-year deadline, we will first seek to arrange for early compensation payments to help with the burden of any loss of finances, mounting medical bills or to help cover the costs of any treatments or rehabilitation programs you may need whilst we pursue your claim.

We will also offer you expert advice on any state benefits you could be entitled to, as well as advise on any financial planning, trusts, wills and power of attorney.

Will I have to go to court for a brain or head injury compensation claim?

No, not necessarily. Almost, 98% of all compensation claims settle out of court, so the chances of you having to step foot in a courtroom are extremely slim. If the case cannot be settled outside of court or if we believe that the offer of compensation from the party at fault for the head injury does not reflect the severity of your claim, we may have to pursue the case in court. In this case, we will support you every step of the way and will fight fearlessly for the compensation you deserve.

How much will it cost to pursue a brain injury claim?

We operate on a 'no-win, no fee' basis, which means there is no financial risk to you. Your best interests are at the heart of everything we do and the last thing we would want is for people to feel put off from making a compensation claim for fear of being put under financial strain. We will discuss the exact details of your claim, so you understand the costs involved when your claim is successful.

What do I do if I want to start a head or brain injury claim?

If you have suffered a head injury or are acting on someone else's behalf, contact our expert team of serious injury solicitors today. We specialise in head injury compensation claims and have won substantial amounts for victims who have had their lives turned upside down by serious injury.