Brain and Head Injury Negligence Claims
Whilst hospitals dispense
the right advice and beneficial treatment the majority of the time,
there are instances where they get it wrong.
If you have suffered a
head or brain injury as a result of medical treatment then you
could be eligible to claim for negligence compensation.
Brain and head injury
medical negligence claims
With a team of "seriously
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The Hugh James negligence
specialists believe that it is vital that legal assistance is
sought at an early stage to investigate the possibility of bringing
a brain or head injury compensation claim.
Financial compensation and forward
planning could help alleviate some of the financial difficulties
caused by even a minor head injury, and greatly assist the victim
on the road to recovery.
We have extensive experience in
handling and winning compensation claims for people who have
suffered a brain or head injury.
Types of brain and
head injury negligence claims
Medical 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. Our
specialist service offers a unique combination of legal expertise
and personal support. We will also provide you with regular updates
about your case along the way.
If you have suffered a brain or
head injury which was not a result of medical negligence and you
would like to seek compensation please visit our dedicated brain
and head injury page.
Types of brain and head
injuries
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
naturally symptoms are likely to be more serious. Functional
problems might include:
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.
Our brain and head injury compensation experience
Hugh James has won hundreds of
thousands of pounds in compensation for people suffering from brain
and 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 brain or head injury can have. For this reason,
we offer a range of services to people who are recovering
from such an 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 medical
negligence solicitors will also provide help and guidance to brain
or head injury patients and their families with problems relating
to:
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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.
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.