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For many people who suffer a serious head or brain injury, the damage it causes will mean life will never be the same. If your injuries were a result of the negligence of others, you may be entitled to make brain injury claims for compensation. At Watermans, our head and brain injury claim solicitors can help you get the compensation you deserve.
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The Short of It
Sustaining a head or brain injury
can have a dramatic effect on your life and the lives of those around you.
Head and brain injuries can occur at work,
in road traffic accidents, or as a result of medical negligence.
Watermans employs skilled solicitors with expertise in serious head and brain injury claims
to help you reach the personal injury claim resolution 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
Sustaining a head or brain injury can have serious consequences. That is why you need the support and guidance of a personal injury solicitor whom you can rely on to help you make a brain injury compensation claim.
Head injuries can vary in severity, from mild concussions to permanent traumatic brain damage, which can change people’s lives dramatically. Traumatic brain damage usually occurs when an external force is applied to the head.
Watermans understands the severity of traumatic brain injuries. Our specialist brain injury solicitors have the skills and expertise to handle your 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 – If you sustain a brain injury as a passenger, driver, cyclist, or pedestrian in a road accident caused by another person’s negligence.
- Professional negligence – If you suffer brain injuries at the expense of medical professionals who are negligent during a procedure. Medical negligence is difficult to prove, but a head injury lawyer can help you investigate this and whether you’re entitled to compensation.
- Workplace accidents – If you sustain a brain injury while at work due to your employer’s negligence, including the failure to provide a safe working environment, proper training, or safe equipment.
- Public liability accidents – If you suffered a brain injury due to an accident in a public place, such as a slip, trip, or fall in a supermarket, restaurant or on a pavement.
- Criminal assaults – If you sustained a brain injury as a result of a violent crime, such as an assault or battery.
Common types of brain and head injuries
Our head injury solicitors have helped countless brain injury survivors navigate the legal process of claiming compensation for a wide range of brain injuries. Some of the most common types of head injuries our specialist lawyers can handle include:
- Non-Traumatic Brain Injuries – These are a type of acquired brain injury not caused by external force. Instead, they result from internal factors such as stroke, brain tumours or infections. These injuries may occur in the workplace due to exposure to harmful chemicals that can lead to brain tumours or infections.
- Traumatic Brain Injuries – These acquired brain injuries are caused by sudden, external trauma to the head, often resulting from accidents such as car crashes, falls, or assaults. Depending on how severe the incident is, a traumatic brain injury can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild concussions to serious brain damage and lost mental capacity. Workers in the construction, manufacturing, and transportation industries are particularly vulnerable to these types of injuries.
- Concussions – Concussions are a type of mild traumatic brain injury that can occur when the head is subjected to a sudden jolt or blow. While some concussions resolve on their own, others can lead to ongoing symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and memory problems. Concussions can happen due to slips, trips, and falls or being hit by moving objects.
- Hypoxic Brain Injuries – A hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen for a sustained period of time. This is often due to near-drowning, choking, or carbon monoxide poisoning. These serious injuries can lead to severe brain damage and long-term disabilities. Workers in industries such as construction, mining, and manufacturing may be at a higher risk of experiencing hypoxic brain injuries.
No matter what type of brain or head injury you or a loved one has sustained, our specialist brain injury solicitors are here to help you claim for rightful compensation.
Making a Claim
Who qualifies for a brain injury compensation claim?
If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury due to an accident that wasn’t your fault, you might be wondering if you’re eligible to claim compensation. The good news is, in many cases, you are.
To qualify for compensation, you must have sustained a brain injury due to the negligence or actions of another party.
Our brain injury solicitors are here to help you get maximum compensation, not just for the injury itself 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 for 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.
Our specialist brain injury lawyers are adept at dealing with such complex claims. We will be on hand every step of the way to help you and your family deal with the trauma and get as close as possible to how life was before your brain or head injury was acquired.
Starting your head injury claim as early as possible means that it is easier to collect the evidence needed to support your case.
Our expert brain injury solicitors operate on a no-win, no-fee basis, which allows us to investigate your head injury claim without creating the added stress of financial risk. If we don’t win your case, you don’t have to worry about fees for our specialist solicitors.
How Much Compensation?
How much compensation can I claim for head and brain injuries?
The head injury compensation you receive from this process will be dependent on several compensation factors, including:
- The seriousness of your acquired brain injury – A mild traumatic brain injury, such as a concussion, may result in smaller settlements than a more devastating injury that results in permanent cognitive impairment. The long-lasting damage it has done to your life, including physical, emotional, and cognitive difficulties, will also be taken into account.
- Any current or future loss of earnings – If your brain injury has caused you to lose income, either due to time off work for recovery or a reduced ability to work in the future, this will be factored into your claim until you regain mental capacity.
- Any financial support you need to pay for specialist care or adjustments at home – You may also be able to seek compensation for any expenses related to your injury, 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. Our experienced brain injury solicitors will work with you to assess the full impact of the injuries sustained and build a strong case to ensure maximum compensation is awarded.
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. However, for a more accurate assessment, it’s best to speak directly with a head injury solicitor from Watermans. Contact our specialist team today by calling 0131 555 7055.
Why Watermans?
Why should I choose Watermans to pursue my brain injury claim?
Watermans makes legal services look and feel easy so people can move forward in life.
Our expert serious injury team is committed to doing everything to make the brain injury claims process as straightforward as possible for our clients following an accident. 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 you recover from your personal injuries as soon as possible and get your life back on track.
Expert Personal Injury Solicitors in Scotland
Our expertise in personal injury claims covers a wide range of areas, including:
- Accidents at work
- Public liability claims
- Road traffic accidents
- Fatal and serious injury claims
- Historical abuse
We represent thousands of clients throughout Scotland each year, securing millions of pounds in compensation for our clients. We work on a no-win, no-fee brain injury claim basis, which means that if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t end up out of pocket.
Brain Injury Claims - FAQs
Most brain injury claims are settled out of court through negotiations between your head injury claims solicitor and the defendant’s legal team. However, if you cannot reach a satisfactory settlement, the case may proceed to court.
In the event that your head injuries claim goes to court, your specialist brain injury solicitor 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.
Should your case go to court, there is a chance that you will be called to testify and provide a witness statement during the trial. Your specialist brain injury solicitor will work with you to make the process of testifying as smooth as possible.
When pursuing compensation claims for a brain injury, there must be a substantial body of evidence that clearly establishes liability. Our brain damage solicitors will gather evidence to support your head injury accident claim, such as witness statements and medical records. Your solicitor may also seek out CCTV footage, police reports, and accident reconstruction experts to strengthen your case further.
They may also work with medical brain injury specialists to assess the extent of your injuries and their impact on your life, both now and in the future. This information will be used to calculate the amount of compensation you should receive for your head injury.
In certain situations, yes. If you do not have the mental capability to make a claim at the time of your injury, someone else can claim on your behalf. Parents or guardians can also make claims for children under 16 years of age. However, parents or family members will not be allowed to make the claim if they can be blamed partially for causing the accident.
Our serious head injury compensation claims solicitors offer expert legal services and can help you determine whether someone else is able to make a claim on your behalf.
Usually, you have three years from the date of your brain or head injury to make a compensation claim. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have three years following the date of your accident in which to start the claims process.
In fact, you are required to have raised a court action or settled a claim for personal injury within this three-year timeframe. There are some exceptions to this rule, so we recommend speaking to a specialist solicitor, who will be able to advise you on your best course of action.
One of the main exceptions is if your brain injury was so severe that you were unable to seek legal help because you lacked the mental capacity to do so. In other words, if your injury prevented you from understanding your legal rights or making decisions about pursuing a claim during your recovery, the three-year time limit doesn’t apply. This is a strict test, and you should not delay making a claim to ensure that your rights are protected.
If you’re unsure whether you can still make a claim, the best thing is for you or one of your loved ones to talk to one of our brain injury compensation solicitors.
The duration 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, while others can take several years. Rest assured that our brain injury solicitors will provide regular updates and keep you well informed at every stage of the process.
Several factors can influence the duration of brain damage claims. For example, if liability is disputed or there are multiple parties involved, the case may take longer to resolve. Additionally, the extent of your injuries and the time required to reach maximum medical improvement can also impact the timeline.
The thought of legal fees can be daunting, especially when you’re already dealing with the consequences of a severe brain injury. That’s why we offer some free initial advice to help you understand your rights and options without any financial obligation. Our experienced head injury claims solicitors will listen to your story, assess the merits of your case, and provide you with expert advice and clear, honest guidance on how to proceed.
If you decide to move forward with your claim, we work on a no-win, no-fee basis. This means you won’t have to pay any upfront costs, and if your claim is unsuccessful, you won’t owe us anything.
A severe traumatic brain injury is incredibly difficult to deal with. Such a serious injury can vastly impact your quality of life. In many cases, brain and spinal injuries may also go hand-in-hand.
There are various types of rehabilitation services available to brain-injured clients, which compensation claims may cover. Some common examples include:
- Pain management – Medication or therapies used to manage the pain experienced after a severe brain injury. May apply to both initial and chronic pain (pain lasting for more than 3 months).
- Physiotherapy – Rehabilitation treatment to help improve an injured person’s physical condition (including mobility and muscle control) after a brain-related accident.
- Residential assistance – Professional caring services for individuals who can no longer care for themselves after a brain injury. Can involve at-home assistance or a placement at a residential care facility.
Get the compensation you deserve with professional advice from trusted brain injury claim solicitors in Scotland.
Request a callback from Watermans to start the process for your brain injury claims today.
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