Brain Injury Compensation Claims

Q: How is a brain injury treated?

After the initial injury, where surgery may have been required to manage the brain injury, high-quality consistent rehabilitation is important to overcome the injury. This can include: Neuro physiotherapy Neuropsychology Speech and Language Therapy Occupational therapy Music therapy.

Q: Who is responsible for a medical negligence brain injury?

Any medical professional can be responsible for causing a brain injury, such as: GP A&E workers Private doctors Doctors in the NHS Nurses and nurse practitioners Consultants Neurologists Neurosurgeons Rehabilitation specialists. If your brain injury was caused by another medical professional, contact our team to see if you can make a claim.

Our brain injury solicitors have helped thousands of people claim compensation and access the right support—we could help you, too.

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Why choose Irwin Mitchell to make a compensation claim for a brain or head injury?

You can get expert legal advice from solicitors who specialise in brain and head injuries at Irwin Mitchell. Not only will we help you on the legal front, but our in-house Support and Rehabilitation Coordinators can also get you what you need to deal with the aftermath of a traumatic injury.

We also work closely with specialist brain injury charities like Brain and Spine, Stroke, Different Strokes and Headway. These relationships help us get a better understanding of the consequences of brain and head injuries and the impact they can have on you and those around you.

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Our market leading team will help you understand your rights, secure the compensation you’re owed, and access vital support – from rehabilitation to long-term care.

Sarah Griggs

Partner

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Sarah Griggs

Partner

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Making an enquiry

We have several ways you can contact us, either by completing our online contact form, by phone, or using our live chat. If you start your journey online, here are the first steps to working together.

Complete our online form
We need a few details to understand your situation and the kind of support you need.
We’ll contact you by phone
On the call our experts will ask you a few more questions to make sure we connect you with the right legal advice from our team.
We arrange a full appointment
Your next step is an in-depth appointment with a specialist solicitor to discuss how we could advise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get more insights into dealing with a traumatic injury from the common questions people have asked us before, including causes, treatments and possible claims for compensation.

What kinds of brain injuries can I claim for?

People like you have been able to claim after suffering brain injuries in various situations, including:

Road traffic accidents
Medical negligence, including surgery negligence or delayed diagnosis of a stroke
Workplace accidents
Accidents in a public place
Traumatic injuries
Criminal assault.

If the brain injury was caused by something not on the above list, contact our team to see if you can claim compensation.

We’re also here to help if your child has suffered a brain or head injury, including ensuring access to the best rehabilitation and support to help them.

Most of our brain and head injury claims are made using a no win no fee agreement. This means there’s no financial risk to you should your claim be unsuccessful.

What are the causes of brain injuries?

A traumatic brain injury, which is also known as acquired brain injury, can be caused by several events. This often includes trauma to the head, or where violent forces have shaken or rotated the head and caused injury to the brain. We also see injuries caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, such as when there has been a stroke.

Not all brain injuries appear on scans of the brain, such as CTs and MRIs. Some mild brain injuries, such as a concussion, can nevertheless have a serious impact on someone’s independence and quality of life.

It is also possible to suffer a head injury, but not injure your brain. You could instead suffer injury to your audio-vestibular system, which can also have serious consequences.

How is a brain injury treated?

Who is responsible for a medical negligence brain injury?

Services to help with your claim

We can help with legal guidance and advice as well as other services you might need to aid your recovery and get your life back on track.

Support and Rehabilitation Co-ordinators
We'll make sure you get everything you need throughout the claims process
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About Irwin Mitchell
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Irwin Mitchell Scotland

Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.