Brain injuries can be both traumatic and life changing. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury as a result of medical negligence, Slater and Gordon’s specialist brain injury solicitors can help get the compensation you deserve.
If you or a loved one suffers a brain injury, the impact can be devastating and life changing. Brain injuries can be incredibly serious and have wide ranging effects on every aspect of a person’s life, often meaning a person requires round-the-clock care. In the most severe cases, brain injuries can prove fatal.
There are a number of different ways in which a person might suffer a brain injury, including road traffic accidents, sporting injuries, accidents in the workplace, or as a result of medical negligence. In any of these cases, you may be entitled to make a claim for brain damage compensation.
For further information on making a personal injury claim for a brain injury, visit our personal injury page.
What are the most common medical mistakes that result in a brain injury?
When medical negligence results in a brain injury, the effects can be severe. In most cases, doctors and medical professionals provide the highest level of care and patients are treated without incident.
However, there are a number of different mistakes that could occur and result in a brain injury if a medical professional is negligent in their duty. The most common of these mistakes include:
We understand that if you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, claiming compensation may not be the first thing on your mind. It is only natural to feel let down during such a traumatic and emotional time, and it may take some time before you feel ready to make a claim.
Doing so can have many benefits for you and your family, not in the least by providing the financial support. This in itself can unlock access to further treatment and rehabilitation, without waiting for NHS appointments, as well as preventing financial hardship if you or a member of your family has been unable to work (whether this is due to the brain injury itself, or care requirements).
It can also help you to understand what went wrong in your treatment and shed light on negligent or unsafe practices, which can help prevent such mistakes from reoccurring in the future.
Making a claim may seem daunting, but our specialist brain injury solicitors are here to help you whenever you are ready. We’ll take it a step at a time, at a pace you are comfortable with, and be on hand to support you throughout the whole process, from legal advice to help accessing the treatment and rehabilitation you need.
How do I manage financially before a brain injury case has settled?
Interim payments are payments which are made before your case reaches a final conclusion. They can be extremely useful for those who've experienced a brain injury as they can pay for private medical treatments, rehabilitation support and equipment, as well as providing financial support if you’ve suffered a loss of earnings.
We’ll ensure we secure interim payments for you at the earliest convenience. Contact us to establish your full legal position on 0330 041 5869.
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I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive.
Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help.
Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim.
Ms S (medical negligence client)
Why should I choose Slater and Gordon’s brain injury solicitors?
At Slater and Gordon, our expert medical negligence team is one of the best in the country, and our industry-leading brain injury solicitors are consistently ranked highly in independent legal directories, such as Chambers and Partners, and the Legal 500.
Not only do we have many years' experience securing compensation for brain injuries, we also have the utmost sensitivity to handle your case with great care.
Crucially, our solicitors know the importance of supporting you and your family through this most difficult time. We’ll be sensitive to your needs, compassionate in understanding the challenges you face and dedicated to fighting your case.
As well as lawyers who are experts in the field of medical negligence, we also have trained nurses and medical professionals on our team. We also offer home and hospital visits and provide immediate representation and rehabilitation support.
Every case of brain injury is different, and the final amount of compensation awarded will be based on the severity of the injury and the affect the injury has had on your life. Additionally, you’ll also be able to claim for any lost earnings, any long-term care, rehabilitation and any necessary house adaptations to maximise the chance of recovery and independent living.
We’ll also ensure that any compensation claim includes the cost of everything necessary to provide you with the best quality of life possible in the future, such as future care costs, future treatment and future loss of earnings.
For legal advice please call us on freephone 0330 041 5869.
How much time do I have to make a brain injury claim?
If you believe you have a claim, it’s important that you seek advice from a lawyer who specialises in medical negligence cases as soon as possible, as there are time limits in place in England, Scotland and Wales.
Generally, a claim should be made within three years from the date the negligence occurred or the date you were first aware that you had suffered a significant injury or illness due to negligence. However, there are exceptions.
How much does it cost to make a brain injury claim?
The majority of our brain injury negligence claims are funded by a conditional fee agreement, otherwise known as a No Win No Fee agreement. This means if you lose your case, you won’t have to pay any fees and therefore, there’s no financial risk to you.
For further information about No Win No Fee agreements, read our medical negligence fees page.
I cannot recommend Slater and Gordon enough, throughout the entire period of the case, all the staff have been both very professional, and supportive. Mr Q (medical negligence client)
I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything Slater and Gordon have done to fight this case for us. I appreciate it has involved a lot of people. Please can you also thank the expert witnesses who have provided their expertise and help. Mr and Mrs H (medical negligence client)
Kept informed regularly as to how my claim was going, prompt replies to any questions I had, excellent customer service at all times. Excellent service from all staff that have been involved in my claim. Ms S (medical negligence client)