If you’ve experienced any kind of head injury, and someone else was to blame, you could be entitled to compensation. Whether the accident was at work, at home, or in a public place, it is worthwhile to talk to a solicitor to get advice as to the best course of action to take.
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Serious head injuries can massively alter peoples’ lives, either by causing physical changes that can be difficult to adjust to, or by causing cognitive and personality changes which can put a real strain on work, your quality of life, and relationships.
There are three main types of head injury:
Concussion: This is the most common head injury and can in some cases be quite minor – it is important to monitor signs of concussion as any deterioration in an individual’s level of response can signify compression of the brain and can lead to a more serious brain injury
Open: This type of injury can be very serious indeed and usually occurs when a force or object causes a fracture or displacement of the skull. This does not necessarily include a brain injury.
Closed: This type of head injury does not involve damage to the structure of the skull, but can still be very serious indeed.
Head injuries can happen almost anywhere, but particularly common situations are as follows:
In public places such as shopping centres, by slips and falls, falling objects, moving vehicles.
Accidents at work – either caused by slips or falls, or by machinery etc falling, insufficient signage, working with limited head-room, lack of suitable protection.
Car accidents – for drivers, passengers and pedestrians / anyone involved in the accident
In Hospital – either by a slip or fall, or an Injury as a result of medical negligence
If someone else was to blame for your head injury, you can claim compensation not only for the pain and suffering you are going through, but also for any money you may have lost or had to pay out; for example if you had to give up work, or had to pay the cost of your treatments and rehabilitation. You can also claim back any expenses such as travel or accommodation during your treatment.
If you or someone you know has suffered a head injury and you want to find out more about whether compensation should be paid, you should contact us today. Our team of highly experienced solicitors have many years of experience in these cases and will be able to advise you as to whether you have a claim. If you do, they will be able to take you through the process to ensure you get fair compensation for your injury.
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