Head Injuries
A head injury can have a
dramatic effect upon the lives of both the victim and their
family.
Financial compensation
and forward planning are essential to alleviate some of the
financial difficulties caused by even a minor head injury, and help
the victim on the road to recovery.
Please read about:
Hugh James believe that it is
important that legal assistance is sought at an early stage to
investigate the possibility of bringing a head injury compensation
claim.
We have extensive
experience in handling and winning compensation claims for people
who have suffered a head injury.
We understand that making
a compensation claim following a head injury can be a difficult and
confusing process.
We understand that head
injuries can result in many symptoms which vary greatly depending
on the severity and location of the trauma.
Back to top
Minor head injuries
Minor head
injuries can lead to nausea, mild headaches, bruising or
swelling and dizziness.
Moderate to severe injuries
Those who sustain
concussion, hemorrhage, significant loss of consciousness, coma,
and/or skull fractures are typically diagnosed as having sustained
a Moderate to Severe head injury.
Severe head injuries
With more serious head
injuries symptoms naturally are likely to be more serious.
Functional problems might include:
-
Vomiting
- Memory
problems
- Irrational
thinking
- Erratic Emotions
- Double
vision
- Unusual
behaviour
-
Confusion
- Slurred
speech
- Unusual sensation
To diagnose severe head
injuries, CT/MRI Scans may be needed.
With severe head injuries
there is also a chance of very serious side effects such as
infection, coma or brain damage.
Therefore it is very
important that the correct diagnosis is made quickly and correctly
to prevent these outcomes.
The NHS recommends that
all severe head injuries are treated in hospital which helps to
reduce the chances of serious side effects.
Back to top
Clinical Negligence claims
Clinical negligence
claims in relation to the treatment of head injuries can fall into
one of two categories:
Failure to
Diagnose Injury/Severity of Injury: This can include a
failure to carry out the appropriate tests in relation to a head
injury as well as misreading the results of tests.
Incorrect
Treatment of a Head Injury: This can include a failure to
administer any treatment for a head injury as well as the
administration of the incorrect treatment in relation to a specific
head injury.
You need experts to
assist you in obtaining the best care and compensation available to
you.
That is why the
specialist Head Injuries Team at Hugh James
are dedicated to ensuring that the advice we give you is as simple
as possible. We also provide regular updates about your
case along the way.
Our specialist service
offers a unique combination of legal expertise and personal
support.
Back to top
Hugh James Head Injuries compensation experience
Hugh James has won
hundreds of thousands of pounds in compensation for people
suffering from head injuries.
We are able to assist you
in dealing with the challenges and frustrations arising from both
temporary and long-term disability.
We understand the
devastating effect that a head injury can have.
For this reason, we offer
a range of services to people who are recovering from a brain
injury with a view to providing the best possible outcome both in
financial terms and in terms of physical and mental
rehabilitation.
Our specialist team of
solicitors will also provide help and guidance to head injury
patients and their families with problems relating to:
- employment & disability discrimination
- funding for rehabilitation and care
- social services
- statutory authority funding and duties
- therapy and equipment
- welfare benefits
Our team of lawyers is accredited
by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and
the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Let Hugh James help you!
We are the personal injury experts who always have our clients at
heart. Our expertise and experience in this area enable us to win
cases which other lawyers would not pursue.
Back to top
Rehabilitation
We know that
rehabilitation is vital to you.
We actively promote
the rehabilitation protocol which has been agreed between
the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and the Association of
British Insurers.
If you or a member of
your family has suffered a head injury as a result of an accident
that wasn’t your fault, contact our friendly and approachable team
today.
We are dedicated to your
best interests and can advise you on how to proceed.
Back to top
Contact
Stephen Webber
Partner
Head of Clinical Negligence
E stephen.webber@hughjames.com
T 029 2039 1132
back to top