Head and brain injuries can be life-altering for both you and your family. You could find your day-to-day life temporarily turned upside down while you recover, or even permanently if your accident has resulted in a serious brain injury.

When you’re at work, your employer has a duty to minimise the risk of accidents or injury. If for any reason they fail to do this and you’re harmed as a result, you may be able to make a compensation claim.

Common causes of a head or brain injury at work include:

Often head injuries could be prevented by the use of protective equipment such as hard hats or harnesses. If you weren’t given safety equipment, we may be able to help you claim. Sadly, even with this equipment people can still suffer serious injuries and you may have a case even if protective equipment was provided.

Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and are dedicated to you and your claim. We will not only fight for your right to compensation, but we consider every aspect of your claim and do all we can to help with rehabilitation and getting you back to everyday life. We will guide you through every stage and will also ensure you get the medical assessments you need.

As one of the largest personal injury teams in the UK, with specialists in work accident claims and serious injuries, you can rely on us to help you claim compensation and make sure that you receive the medical support that you need.

Most of the claims we handle are on a No Win No Fee basis, which means there's nothing to pay upfront and that you won’t have to pay any legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful*.

To arrange a free initial consultation about your claim call us on 0800 056 4110 or contact us online.

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Head Injury At Work Claims - More Information

- What Will Happen When I Make A Claim?
- After you’ve contacted us, we’ll set up a free initial consultation to discuss your case and whether you have a legal claim. We’ll discuss what funding options are available to you to pay for your claim, including No Win No Fee agreements*.
  
  We’ll then get in touch with those responsible for your accident at an early stage to see if they accept the blame for your injuries. If they accept responsibility, we’ll try to secure interim compensation payments which can fund private medical care and ongoing expenses, before your claim fully settles. Any interim payments will be taken out of your final compensation award.
  
  Our lawyers will look into your case in detail, gathering evidence from independent medical professionals and health and safety specialists. These experts will analyse why your accident happened and can determine any future implications to your health. They’ll also advise us on the care you’ll need in the future.
  
  We’ll always try and negotiate claims out of court, keeping the claim process as short as we can. However, if your employer doesn’t accept responsibility or doesn’t agree with the amount of compensation we feel you need, we’ll start court proceedings.
  
  Even when trial dates have been set, claims are still often settled before reaching court. If your claim does need to go to court, we’ll be there to help you every step of the way, talking you through what will happen so you feel as comfortable as possible.
  
  Read more about what happens if your case goes to court.
- How Long Do I Have To Make A Claim?
- You normally have three years to make a claim from the date of your accident. However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
  - Under 18s – you can claim on behalf of a child who was on work experience or working part-time. No time limits apply in these circumstances until the child turns 18. When the child turns 18 they can make their own claim but the three year time limit will then apply.
  - Mental capacity – you can make a claim on behalf of someone who doesn’t have the ability to do so themselves, including when someone has suffered a serious head/brain injury as a result of their accident. In these circumstances, no time limits apply.
  - Fatal claims – if you’re claiming on behalf of a loved one who died, you’ll either have three years from the date of their death or the date of the accident to make a claim.
  If you have any concerns about the time limits for claiming compensation, we’ll be able to talk through your options in a free initial consultation.
- Can I Make A No Win No Fee Claim?
- Many of our cases are funded with a No Win No Fee agreement. This means that there’s no financial risk* to you when making a compensation claim.
  
  At the start of your claim, we’ll discuss the funding options available, advising you which we think is the most suitable. If you have legal expenses insurance (LEI), or can access support through trade union membership, these may be best for you. Legal expenses insurance is included in many household and car insurance policies, so it’s always worth checking whether you’re already covered.
  
  If we think you’re best supported by a No Win No Fee agreement, we’ll explain the process clearly. This involves setting up an insurance policy that will protect you, at no cost to you. You’ll only have to pay anything when your claim is successful – your opponent will pay most of our fees.
  
  Please visit our No Win No Fee page for more information on how it works.
- Meet Our Experts
- We have experienced solicitors based across the country who specialise in helping people to claim compensation after accidents at work. We know the issues that you and your loved ones may be facing, and we can answer all of your questions in plain English.
  
  As well as helping you claim compensation, we can also help with your rehabilitation and recovery. If you can’t work because of your injuries, then we can also advise you on benefit entitlement and arrange for the best possible support to help you recover.
  
  Having helped many other clients who have suffered head injuries at work, we can use our experience to get a positive outcome for you and your family.
  
  Meet the team