TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SOLICITOR

Brain Injury Compensation Claims

You are entitled to personal injury compensation if your traumatic brain injury (TBI) was caused by the negligence of a third party. Due to the complexity of these cases and the potential for large awards it is important that you employ a specialist brain injury solicitor who fully understands TBI compensation claims. Whilst the usual reason for retaining a brain injury solicitor is because of a car accident many different types of incident can result in TBI including:-

• motor vehicle collisions
• slips, trips and falls
• workplace accidents
• defective product injuries
• violent assault
• gunshot wounds

No Win No Charge Lawyers

Our brain injury solicitors utilise the no win no charge scheme to represent clients and they don't get paid unless you do. Our brain injury solicitors are qualified to deal with compensation claims for catastrophic injuries and will fully explain the application of the no win no charge scheme both verbally and in writing to ensure that you are fully aware of the responsibilities of all parties involved in legal action.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by severe trauma to the victim's head, typically incurred when an impact causes the brain to collide with the inner surface of the skull or directly causes damage to the brain by penetration or fracture. TBI is labeled an "open head injury" if the skull is fractured and a "closed head injury" if the skull remains intact. A closed head injury can be just as severe as an open head injury and the potential compensation award that can be claimed by a brain injury solicitor is not dependent on whether or not there was skull fracture or penetration. The main consideration in the assessment of a TBI damages award is the long term consequences of the injury.

Open head injury occurs when a person's head is hit with enough force to fracture the skull. Bone fragments from the fractured skull can enter the brain and cause further damage. If a fracture is present the brain is effectively exposed and no longer fully protected with the result that it then becomes more vulnerable to infection and further injuries. The one potential benefit of a fracture is that it allows the brain room to expand if it swells due to the injury, preventing or reducing further injury caused by the compression of brain tissues.

Closed head injury occurs when the impact does not fracture the skull. The damage or injury is caused as a result of the brain colliding with the inner surface of the skull. Because the skull is intact, there is no room for the injured brain to expand when it swells due to the injury and as a result, brain tissues are compressed and further injuries may be sustained.

TBI Symptoms

An experienced brain injury solicitor will not only obtain a compensatory award for the pain and suffering caused immediately after the accident but will also seek recompense for any long-term complications which can include cognitive disabilities that affect a person's memory, concentration, speech and thinking. TBI can also result in mood swings, personality changes and overall feelings of fatigue and lack of motivation. After suffering TBI, the victim will likely show signs of one or more of the following symptoms :-

• nausea
• headache
• dizziness
• blurred vision
• neck pain
• loss of balance
• ringing in the ears

Free Legal Consultation

Suffering from TBI can change a person's life forever. Even with prompt treatment, a victim may be left with permanent physical and cognitive disabilities. If you have suffered from catastrophic personal injury within the last three years as a result of negligence by a third party then our specialist lawyers can help you to assert your legal rights and get the compensation you deserve. We can advise you on the estimated value of your claim and answer any questions you may have. Speaking with one of our solicitors does not obligate you to take further action. There are no charges for your consultation, regardless of whether you go forward with your claim. If you would like free advice without further obligation just complete the contact form to speak to one of our experts.