If you have suffered a head injury due to the negligence of a third party, you could be entitled to make a claim for compensation.
Every year, thousands of people are admitted to hospitals in the UK with head injuries through no fault of their own and whilst many go on to make a full recovery, head injuries can have serious long-term implications.
Common symptoms such as poor concentration, personality changes, memory loss and fatigue can have a noticeable effect on your ability to go about your day-to-day business. In extreme cases, head injuries can even lead to severe physical disabilities and permanent brain damage.
Because of the serious effects of a head injury, Irwin Mitchell has a dedicated team of head injury specialists who can secure assistance with all aspects of your claim, including housing adaptations, care costs and rehabilitation expenses.
At Irwin Mitchell, we understand that every case has its own unique circumstances, which is why you can expect an outstanding level of service and expertise. From your free initial consultation, we can assess your claim and tailor a package to match your requirements.
Our approach ensures that making a claim for a head injury is straight forward and simple to understand, making it ideal for those who may otherwise be put off by making a compensation claim.
There is no particular limitation on who can make a claim for a head injury, provided that the injury is a result of a negligent act on the part of a third party, so contact Irwin Mitchell today to see if you can make a claim.
Common Types of Injury Claims
Irwin Mitchell handles a wide range of head injury claims, including many of the common claims listed below. If however, your circumstances do not fall into one of these categories, that doesn′t mean that you do not have a right to compensation, so make sure that you get in touch with our advisors as soon as possible.
- Head Injuries Resulting from Accidents in the Workplace
Irwin Mitchell has won compensation for clients who have suffered from head injuries in a wide variety of circumstances. Our recent cases have involved a client who sustained a head injury after being stuck by a falling object at work and a security guard who was attacked by an intruder.
Irwin Mitchell′s experts can guide you through the process of making a head injury claim against your employer, even if you are apprehensive about making a claim. We use our expertise to establish if a negligent act on the part of your employer led to you sustaining your injuries and, where appropriate, secure compensation for loss of earnings, care costs and any adaptations required to your home.
- Head Injuries Resulting from Road Accidents
With more and more vehicles on the roads, it is inevitable that road traffic accidents will continue to occur.
Unfortunately, being involved in a road accident, particularly one which leads to a head injury - can have serious consequences for you and your family.
Irwin Mitchell′s expert solicitors can fight for a comprehensive compensation settlement if you have suffered a head injury in a car or motorcycle accident through no fault of your own, even if the injury was caused by an uninsured driver.
- Sports Related Head Injuries
Whilst most of us accept an element of risk when taking part in sporting activities, we all expect to be able to enjoy sport and physical activity in a safe environment, whether we are in the gym or playing on a Sunday League football pitch. Head injuries can and do occur in sport, yet if measures to prevent them have not been taken, you could have grounds to make a compensation claim.
Irwin Mitchell has represented a variety of clients for sports injuries, ranging from amateurs and casual participants through to elite level professionals who have sustained head injuries in a variety of sports and activities, including motorsport, gym accidents and injuries from contact sports.
- Spinal Injuries Suffered Whilst Serving in the Armed Forces
Irwin Mitchell′s specialists can also assist on any claims for spinal injuries sustained whilst serving in the armed forces.
All military claims are handled by our specialist Armed Forces claims team which has extensive knowledge and experience with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), their claims handling insurers and solicitors as well a strong understanding of the extra-ordinary situations that face military personnel.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury whilst serving, you may have a claim for compensation. A time limit does exist on many injury claims, so make sure that you contact Irwin Mitchell today.
- Spinal Injuries Resulting from Accidents in a Public Place
Accidents in public places are one of the most common forms of personal injury yet a seemingly innocuous trip or fall can cause severe long-term discomfort and even disability.
Spinal injuries can cause particular discomfort and even permanent disability and as a result, Irwin Mitchell can advice you on any possible claim and ensure that you maintain your quality of life.
Whilst the circumstances listed cover some of the more common causes of head injuries, the list is far from exhaustive. If you are unsure as to whether you can claim compensation after suffering a head injury, simply complete our personal injury claim form and our team will contact you to discuss your case further.