Making A Head And Brain Injury Claim

Suffering a head and brain injury can be quite traumatising for the person concerned, and if its effects are serious it can be long lasting. Our brain is our primary means of communicating with the world, and any form of injury in the head can drastically alter our everyday life, forcing us to make changes to our lifestyles. People can suffer head injuries in road traffic accidents, assaults, and falls. Depending on the extent of the injury, it can take days, sometimes weeks for the brain damage or other serious condition to become noticeable. If you have suffered a head or brain injury as a result of an accident, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. The amount you may be entitled to will depend on the severity of the injury sustained. The following are symptoms of a head injury:

Tiredness

Headaches

Feelings of nausea

If the head or brain injury is more serious, the following signs would be:

Suffering from seizures

Vomiting

Bleeding heavily

Confusion and disorientation

What is a head injury?

A head injury can be defined as any trauma to the scalp, skull or brain and is either closed or penetrating. A closed head injury often occurs through impact with a blunt object, whereas a penetrating injury occurs when an object breaks through the skull.

As it is commonly known, head and brain injuries are not easily treatable. Failure to seek medical attention straight away in the aftermath of the accident could lead to further complications in the future. Therefore, if you are discovering symptoms of a head or brain injury, it is advisable that you seek medical attention as soon as possible, as the treatment of head injuries is a long and intensive process, and will become even more drawn out the longer you delay it.

Head and brain injuries can also have a noticeable impact in other areas of your life. It may affect your moods and your interaction with your loved ones. You may find yourself not being able to return to work, or even drive. Thus, head and brain injuries do not just affect you physically; they affect you psychologically as well.  

How can you make a claim?

It is important for you to be able to provide evidence that your head and brain injury resulted because of the negligence of someone else. In making your claim it will have to be shown that the person owed you a duty of care and that this was breached.  If you wish to seek help and advice because you have suffered a head and brain injury, our specialist solicitors should be able to assist you.