Head Injury / Brain Damage Claims

If you or your loved one has suffered a head or brain injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Severe head and brain injuries can be life-changing, highly traumatic, and extremely difficult to cope with for both the person suffering and their loved ones. In some circumstances, it can even leave people in need of constant care and specialist equipment to facilitate a quality of life, which can be expensive.

Minor head injuries can cause symptoms like dizziness and confusion. However, more severe cases can leave people with lifelong injuries like impaired vision, physical or cognitive problems, or even a permanent disability. That’s why it’s vital to consult a personal injury solicitor with experience in serious injury claims such as this.

The help of an experienced solicitor, like those here at Farleys, will ensure that you receive the maximum level of compensation you can from your head injury claim, allowing you to take care of any ongoing medical treatment, cover any loss of earnings that you may have incurred, and are likely to incur in the future or make any adjustments to your home that may be needed following the injury.

Are you eligible to file a brain injury claim?

Head and brain injuries, like any other personal injury, can happen in a multitude of ways, from workplace accidents, accidents in public places, and medical negligence to car accidents, to name a few scenarios. However, to prove that the injuries you suffered are at least partly the fault of someone else, you’ll need to be able to demonstrate that:

• You were owed a legal duty of care that was not met, resulting in the situation that caused your injury
• The negligence on behalf of this other person/persons caused or contributed to the situation that caused your injury
• As a result of this lack of proper care, you sustained a brain or head injury

To further strengthen your head injury claim, we advise that you collect as much supporting evidence as possible. This could include any or all of the following:

• Medical records
• Accident reports
• Witness statements
• Photographs of the accident scene
• Any other relevant documentation

This evidence can help demonstrate the severity of your injuries, the circumstances surrounding the accident, and who may be liable. It’ll also be a great help for our personal injury solicitors when they put your case forward. If you’re able, it’s always best to gather as much information as you can to increase your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries.

We understand how difficult it can be to learn to live with a brain injury. At Farleys, our team maintains relationships with a variety of professional support groups and recognised medical professionals with whom we can connect you to help you work through the struggles you may be facing. We are also listed in Headway, the brain injury charity’s head injury solicitors directory.

How long do you have to bring head and brain injury compensation claims?

When it comes to personal injury claims, generally, you typically have a time limit of three years to file a claim. This “limitation period” begins from the date of the accident that caused your injury. However, it’s not always so simple. The legal system here in the UK recognises that the full extent of head injuries or brain damage might not be immediately evident. That’s why, in some cases, you may be awarded an additional three years from the “date of knowledge,” which is the date when you became aware that your injury was more severe than you initially thought.

Determining these timeframes accurately can be complicated, especially with serious head or brain injuries. That’s why, at Farleys, we recommend you contact us as soon as you suspect you might have a claim. Early action allows us to address your case with the urgency and attention it requires, ensuring the best possible outcome for your case.

How can our personal injury solicitors help?

At Farleys, we have over 60 years of experience serving the people of the North West and the wider UK, and our main priority has always been to offer exceptional service and a dedicated approach. We have an excellent track record of successfully resolving personal injury claims, such as helping clients get the brain injury compensation they’re entitled to, and we understand the impact of brain injuries on your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This commitment to unparalleled service is at the core of everything we do, and we always go the extra mile to ensure our clients receive the support they deserve.

To begin your case, one of our specialist personal injury solicitors will sit down with you for an in-depth discussion, ensuring that we have all the details we need to provide you with tailored guidance and help you explore all the options available to you. We will then examine which of these options will most likely lead to the outcome you’re looking for. Throughout the entire process, we’ll avoid the use of any overly complicated legal jargon so you know exactly where you stand every step of the way.

Why choose our team?

At Farleys Solicitors, we’re a well-established law firm with over 60 years of experience helping clients in the North West from our offices in Blackburn, Shadsworth, Accrington, Preston, Burnley, Manchester, and Rawtenstall.

We have a dedicated team that specialises in handling serious personal injury cases. Rest assured, we understand that every case is unique; that’s why we offer customised services to meet the specific needs of every client. No matter the circumstances surrounding your case, we’ll tailor your plan directly to you. Wherever possible, we’ll handle your case on a no-win, no-fee basis to make our services as accessible as possible.

If you have concerns related to brain injury compensation, don’t hesitate to contact us via phone on 01254606008, through the online chat on our website, or via email at info@farleys.com. A member of our team will be happy to assist you in starting your claim.