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Brain & Head Injury Solicitors — Scotland
For many people, a serious head or brain injury means life will never be the same. If your injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to make a brain injury claim. At Watermans, our head injury solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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S Costelloe, Personal Injury Claim
The Short of It
A head or brain injury
can have life-changing consequences for you and your family.
Head and brain injuries
can occur at work, on the road, in public places, or as a result of medical negligence.
Our personal injury solicitors
have expertise in serious head and brain injury claims, helping you gain the compensation you deserve.
Everything we do at Watermans
is about getting you the resolution you need and providing straightforward legal advice. It should be that simple.
The Long of It
Head and Brain Injuries
Head and Brain Injury Claims
Head injuries range in severity, from mild concussions to permanent traumatic brain damage.
At Watermans, we understand the seriousness of these injuries. Our brain injury lawyers have the skills and expertise to handle complex traumatic brain injury compensation claims and seek the results you deserve.
Common Causes & Types of Brain Injuries
How Brain Injuries Can Occur
Head and brain injuries can be caused by various incidents, such as:
- Road accidents: Injuries to passengers, drivers, cyclists, or pedestrians in a road accident caused by another person’s negligence.
- Professional negligence: Brain injuries from surgical errors, delayed diagnosis, or poor treatment.
- Workplace accidents: Failure to provide a safe working environment, equipment or proper training.
- Public liability accidents: Slips, trips, or falls in a supermarket, restaurant or on a pavement.
- Criminal assaults: Caused by violent crimes, such as an assault or battery.
Common Types of Brain and Head Injuries
Our head injury lawyers have secured compensation for a wide range of brain injuries. Some include:
- Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries: Caused by internal factors such as strokes, brain tumours or infections. These may occur in the workplace due to exposure to harmful chemicals.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Caused by sudden, external trauma to the head, such as car crashes, falls, or assaults. They can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild concussions to serious brain damage and lost mental capacity.
- Concussions: Occur when the head is subjected to a sudden jolt or blow, such as slips, trips, and falls or being hit by moving objects. It can lead to persistent symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, and memory problems.
- Hypoxic Brain Injuries: Brain injury from lack of oxygen, such as near-drowning, choking, or carbon monoxide poisoning. This can lead to severe brain damage and long-term disabilities.
No matter what type of brain or head injury you or a loved one has sustained, our specialist brain injury lawyers are here to help you claim rightful compensation.
When a Brain Injury Affects Mental Capacity
Serious brain injuries can impact a person’s mental capacity, meaning they may no longer be able to manage their own legal affairs or financial decisions independently. This can place unexpected responsibility on families during an already difficult time.
In these situations, our brain injury solicitors focus on protection and support. We can put appropriate measures in place to ensure decisions are made in the injured person’s best interests. Immediate support can also be arranged to help families understand what happens next and how decisions are handled.
Making a Claim
Who Qualifies For a Brain Injury Compensation Claim?
To qualify for compensation, you or a family member must have sustained a brain injury due to the negligence or actions of another party.
Our traumatic brain injury lawyers are here to help you get maximum compensation, not just for the injury but also for the cost of medical treatment and any lost earnings, both now and in the future.
How Do I Make a Head and Brain Injury Claim?
Claiming compensation after a serious brain injury can be challenging, and that is why you need the support and guidance of a brain injury lawyer you can rely on. Here’s how the process works:
- Free initial consultations: We’ll listen to your account, assess the circumstances, and give you clear advice on whether you have a valid claim.
- Gathering evidence: Our team collects medical reports, witness statements and any supporting evidence. We may also consult independent medical experts to assess the full impact of your injury.
- Building your case: We calculate the compensation you’re entitled to, considering the pain and suffering, lost earnings, rehabilitation costs and long-term care needed.
- Negotiation with insurers: Most claims are settled through negotiation. We deal directly with the at-fault party and their insurers to secure the best possible outcome. If a settlement cannot be reached, we’re prepared to take your case to court.
- Assistance with care: We will work with the insurance company to arrange care and treatment to support your recovery while we collate evidence.
- Settlement and support: Once your claim is resolved, we ensure that you receive your compensation promptly. Where possible, we’ll also arrange interim payments to cover urgent medical or financial needs during the process.
This evidence is used to support assessment in brain injury cases and other personal injury cases, including where an acquired brain injury is involved.
Contact us to speak with head injury solicitors who handle the details for you, and focus on reaching a fair outcome with straightforward legal advice.
How Much Compensation?
How Much Compensation Can I Claim For Head and Brain Injuries?
The head injury compensation settlement you receive will be dependent on several compensation factors, including:
- Severity of your brain injury: Mild TBIs, such as a concussion, may result in smaller settlements than a more devastating injury that results in permanent cognitive impairment. The long-lasting damage will also be taken into account.
- Loss of earnings: Current and future loss of income will be factored into your claim until you regain mental capacity.
- Care and ongoing support: Expenses such as therapy costs, medical bills, specialist treatment, rehabilitation costs, and any necessary modifications to your home or vehicle.
It’s important to note that every claim is unique, and the compensation you receive will depend on your specific circumstances. Use our brain injury compensation calculator to get a better idea of the amount of compensation, including any significant interim payments, you might be entitled to. In some cases, compensation may also reflect the impact of not achieving a full recovery.
Managing Financial Risk & Upfront Costs for Head Injury Cases
It is understandable to worry about financial pressures and risk when considering a claim. Many people are concerned about costs or being left out of pocket if things do not go as expected.
At Watermans, this is addressed from the outset through a clear fee agreement. In most cases, claims are handled on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs to pay, and you will not be charged if the claim is unsuccessful.
Why Watermans?
Why Should I Choose Watermans to Pursue My Brain Injury Claim?
Watermans make legal services look and feel easy so people can move forward in life, with offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dunfermline and Dundee.
Our expert injury team is committed to simplifying the brain injury claims process. We take the hassle from you and fight each case to secure the maximum level of personal injury compensation.
We also provide access to a range of additional services, such as physiotherapy and psychological treatment, to ensure a swift recovery.
Expert Personal Injury Lawyers in Scotland
Our specialist solicitors work within a dedicated personal injury department, supporting people with life-changing brain injuries through complex and sensitive claims.
Our expertise in personal injury claims covers a wide range of areas, including:
FAQs About Head and Brain Injury Compensation Claims
Most brain injury claims are settled out of court through negotiations between your head injury claims lawyer and the defender’s legal team. However, if you cannot reach a satisfactory settlement, the case may proceed to court.
If your head injury claim goes to court, your specialist brain injury lawyer will be there to guide you through the process and represent your interests. Our experienced lawyers can prepare you for what to expect and help you present your case in the strongest possible way.
When pursuing compensation claims for a brain injury, there must be a substantial body of evidence that clearly establishes liability. Our brain injury lawyers will gather evidence to support your head injury accident claim, such as witness statements and medical records.
In certain situations, yes. If you do not have the mental capability, someone else, such as a power of attorney, can claim on your behalf. Parents or guardians can also make claims for children under 16 years of age. However, parents or family members cannot claim if they can be partially blamed for causing the accident.
Usually, compensation claims must begin within three years of the date of your injury. However, exceptions apply in cases involving children or a person who may lack mental capacity. Our lawyers will confirm if you’re eligible.
The time limit of a serious brain injury claim settlement varies on a case-by-case basis, as each claim is unique. Some claims may be settled within a few months if formal court proceedings are raised, while others can take several years.
Several factors can influence the duration of brain damage claims, such as the extent of your injuries and the time required to reach maximum medical improvement.
Yes. In some cases, a claim can progress before recovery is complete. This is common where the effects of life-changing injuries are still developing, and the full picture is not yet clear. Your claim can take into account medical evidence as it becomes available, while allowing for long-term recovery to be properly addressed.
Some interim payments you may receive while recovering include:
- Lost income or reduced earnings
- Medical treatment or rehabilitation costs
- Care or support expenses
- Essential living costs
If your condition changes, this is taken into account as the claim progresses.
- Updated medical evidence is reviewed as it becomes available
- The assessment can reflect how symptoms develop, including in serious cases linked to fatal accidents
- Your head injury claims solicitors ensure the position is reviewed before the claim is concluded
A head and brain injuries solicitor focuses on making sure the assessment reflects your situation as clearly and accurately as possible.
Get the compensation you deserve with professional advice from a trusted brain injury claim lawyer in Scotland.
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“Making a claim for compensation can be such a daunting process for people, so I try to make it as straightforward and easy to understand as I can for them.”
Susanne McGraw, Head of Personal Injury