What are the different types of brain injuries?
Brain injuries can be sudden and have devastating effects on a person’s life. Brain injuries are generally classified into two types:
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Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs): Brain injuries caused by trauma and sudden force or impact.
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Acquired brain injuries (ABIs): Brain injuries caused by trauma and/or non-traumatic injuries like strokes, tumours, aneurysms, and haemorrhages.
Who can make a brain injury compensation claim?
If you have suffered from a brain injury caused by negligent treatment, either via the NHS or private care, and are dealing with physical pain, mental suffering and/or financial loss, you may be eligible for compensation.
You may also be entitled to compensation if you suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident that wasn't your fault i.e. at work or in a road traffic incident
How long do I have to make a brain injury claim?
Under the Limitation Act 1980, you have three years from the date of the injury to bring a valid claim. If the injured person is a minor, this three-year period begins from their 18th birthday and runs until the eve of their 21st birthday.If the injured person lacks sufficient medical capacity to pursue a claim on their own behalf, the three year limitation period will not start to run until/if capacity returns.
Learn more: Is it too late to bring a clinical negligence claim?
What types of brain injury claims can we help with?
The brain is an extremely complex organ — arguably the most complex in the whole human body. With this in mind, it is no surprise that brain injuries can occur in a variety of ways, leading to different severities of consequences.
Whether your brain injury was caused by an accident that wasn't your fault or medical negligence, we are here to support you.
Traumatic brain injury claims
Traumatic brain injuries are usually caused by external force or impact, such as a bump, blow, or jolt. Common causes include road traffic accidents (RTAs) and falls from height.
You may be eligible to make a traumatic brain injury claim if a responsible party breached their duty of care towards you (like an employer, for example), or if another party was responsible for your brain injuries.
Hypoxic brain injury claims
Hypoxic brain injuries occur when the brain is starved of oxygen for an extended period of time, which can cause long-term or permanent brain damage.
If your injury was avoidable and caused by medical negligence (possibly during surgery, childbirth, or delayed medical intervention), our clinical negligence solicitors in Newcastle can help you to investigate a hypoxic brain injury claim, surgical negligence claims or pregnancy and birth injury claims.
Serious brain injury claims
In the most serious of cases, brain injuries can leave victims with life-changing consequences. Examples include cognitive impairment, mobility issues, and the need for constant medical care and support, to name a few. These consequences can lead to physical and mental suffering, as well as financial loss through the inability to work.
If you or a loved one has experienced this you may be eligible to bring a brain injury compensation claim with the support of our serious injury claims solicitors.
Fatal injury claims
Sadly, brain injuries can sometimes result in death. If you have lost a loved one who suffered a brain injury because of someone else's negligence, we’re here to guide you through the process of making fatal injury claims with compassion, sensitivity, and care.
Why choose Hay & Kilner?
We proudly offer no-win, no-fee legal services for our clients. This means that it won’t cost you anything to investigate and pursue a brain injury claim with us. To begin, please get in touch with our team, and we will discuss your case to determine whether you may be eligible to pursue a claim.
While money can never repair the damage and suffering caused by your or a loved one’s brain injury, we hope any financial compensation which may be awarded to you can offer support, reassurance, and guidance in your recovery.
With our team by your side, you will have full access to comprehensive legal support and compassionate advice. At Hay & Kilner, we take the time to understand each client and their unique story, enabling us to provide the strongest support and representation for your case.
If you cannot visit us in our Newcastle office and are based in the North East, we will be happy to come out to see you.
Enquire for a free initial consultation
If you’d like to make a brain injury compensation claim, trust Hay & Kilner to offer you the best legal support and a successful outcome.
Arrange your free, no-obligation initial consultation today by calling 0191 232 8345, emailing info@hay-kilner.co.uk, or filling in our online contact form.
