Symptoms of Brain Damage
Brain damage symptoms can vary significantly, with some being immediately obvious and others might only be noticed by those close to you. If your brain damage was caused by a traumatic injury in the workplace, a slip, trip, or fall in a public place, or a road traffic accident, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Thompsons, our brain injury solicitors provide expert legal advice to those experiencing symptoms of brain damage and who wish to explore the possibility of claiming compensation.
Symptoms of brain damage
A traumatic brain injury can lead to changes in psychological and cognitive functioning, affecting your memory, spatial awareness, or emotions. It may also cause long-term physical symptoms such as fatigue, muscle spasms, paralysis, or weakness in one or more limbs.
Whether you're experiencing cognitive, perceptual, physical, or emotional changes after a brain injury, it’s crucial to have a detailed assessment. This will help determine the full extent of your symptoms, their impact on your daily life, and the best treatment options available. Unfortunately, some people find that while the NHS may have provided initial support, they become frustrated with delays in receiving further assessments or treatments, or with lengthy waiting lists for specialist care.
Compensation for brain damage
If you have sustained brain damage in an incident that was not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation. One of the main reasons people pursue compensation is to secure the financial resources they need to aid their recovery or manage their condition. Compensation can cover not only your pain and suffering, but also your financial losses, such as loss of earnings if you are unable to work, or a reduction in future earning capacity.
Many brain damage compensation claims focus on providing funds for ongoing treatments and therapies. While the NHS may offer support, there can be significant waiting times, or you might not meet the criteria for referral. With compensation, you may be able to access private treatment that may accelerate your recovery or help you manage your symptoms.
Our personal injury solicitors can prepare claims that include funding for neuro-physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and psychological support. These services can be vital in helping you recover or live as independently as possible. Additionally, compensation can be used to make home and vehicle adaptations, or to purchase electronic devices that assist with mobility and daily living.
We take care to ensure your compensation claim fully covers your needs. For instance, depending on the extent of your brain damage, you may require ongoing support from carers to help you access activities like hydrotherapy or massage therapy, which can play an essential role in your rehabilitation.
How to claim compensation
If you or a loved one has sustained a traumatic brain injury, your immediate priority is recovery. However, there may come a time when you feel that claiming compensation could ease the financial strain and make life more manageable.
At Thompsons, we aim to make the claims process as stress-free as possible, so you can focus on your recovery or caring for a relative with an acquired brain injury.
We offer no win, no fee funding, meaning you do not have to worry about legal costs unless your claim is successful.
Our solicitors will guide you through each stage of the claims process, and where appropriate, we will seek interim compensation to provide financial support that can aid your rehabilitation.
Our lawyers are more than happy to give you a call to discuss your claim at a time and date suitable to you.