If you have been the victim of a criminal act, had an accident at work, suffered a fall in a public place or been involved in a road traffic accident, suffering a head injury can lead to a range of health problems and be a difficult for both the victim and his/her family and friends.
Around 85% of adults who sustain severe head injuries remain disabled one year after their accident. Even patients with minor head injuries have problems; after 3 months, 79% still have persistent headaches; 59% have memory problems and 34% are still unemployed. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury to the brain for which liability rests with a third party, you may be entitled to make a brain injury compensation claim.
An envious record in brain injury compensation claims
Irwin Mitchell has an unrivalled track record in taking on cases involving brain injury compensation claims. The expert personal injury lawyer assigned to your case will work diligently to ensure the best possible settlement, advising you on likely outcomes and supporting you throughout the claims process. Our dedicated team of brain injury compensation lawyers have extensive experience with all types of cases, ranging from head injuries caused during road traffic accidents, industrial accidents and trips or falls.
Our award winning brain injury compensation claims service combines out legal action with a thorough physical rehabilitation programme. This ensures that we will seek the maximum possible compensation for your claim to ensure that you can live life to the fullest, helping with any rehabilitation process as well as any adaptations that you may need to make to your home or car to accommodate your injuries.
The complete brain injury compensation claims service
Irwin Mitchell′s award-winning brain injury compensation claims service provides you with more than just expert legal representation.
We place an emphasis on rehabilitation, assisting clients to access ongoing rehabilitation services, therapy, suitable housing, transport, aids and equipment, care support to provide security and support for both you and your family.
We′ll also consider the long term implications of your injury, so that you are in the best position possible to handle any long-term difficulties as a result of your injuries. In these instances we don′t just look to secure a one-off financial settlement, so any ongoing medical or care costs are covered too.
Keeping you informed
Irwin Mitchell realise that making a brain injury claim may seem like a daunting and bewildering process, which is why we make a point of keeping you up to date with every step of your claim in a language that you understand.
Our initial consultation is free, which gives us a clear understanding of your brain injury claim and allows us to assess whether you have a case to make a claim for compensation. If you have a valid case, we assign our best legal team with the necessary expertise to handle your claim.
The legal team will then investigate the circumstances surrounding your case and build evidence to support your claims, keeping in touch with you throughout.
If a third party is to blame for your head injuries, you could be entitled to make a brain injury compensation claim, then make sure that you complete a brain injury compensation form today. There may be a time limit in which you can make your claim, so talk to Irwin Mitchell′s expert advisors as soon as you are able.