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Because of the potential long-term consequences of an accident involving the brain, it is important that those who seek head injury compensation should use the services of an experienced PI solicitor with the ability to obtain maximum redress from the person or organisation at fault.
Head injuries can result from a variety of situations such as a car crash or work-related accident and, apart from the most minor surface cuts and bruises, urgent medical attention will be needed to reduce the risk of long-term harm or even death.
The brain is an extremely complex organ controlling every aspect of human existence and any form of illness or injury can have devastating effects for the victim in terms of disability and quality of life.
Although many people who have suffered a head injury can be effectively treated and resume their everyday activities, neuroscientists believe sustaining a head wound – whatever the cause – may shorten the life of the victim by up to ten years compared with their peers, including those who had other health problems.
A study by researchers in Edinburgh and Glasgow universities, published in February 2011, found that nearly 40% of people admitted to hospital with a head wound died in the following 13 years, compared with 19% who had never suffered an injury and 28% with other complaints.
The risk of dying from a head injury within a year of it occurring is known to be relatively high but it seems a trauma to the brain has more far-reaching effects than previously realised.
Head wounds are responsible for the majority of deaths in young people where illness is not a factor and researchers said the long-term fatality rate also seemed to be highest in this age group.
Now that it seems likely a victim of a head injury may not have the expected lifespan of someone who has not suffered in this way, anyone eligible to make a claim for damages, or their dependents, should ensure any settlement negotiated with the party liable for the accident recognises this and sufficient financial safeguards are factored into an agreement.
The courts recognise loss of earnings as an important part of a compensation case as well as pain and suffering generated from a traumatic event. If full weight is not given to the risk of an early death, even if it does not occur as a direct result of the original accident, it will be difficult for the victim's family to return to court after the death and plead for a higher compensation payment.
YouClaim for head injury compensation
Thanks to increased medical skills and emergency treatment, which lead to the survival of accident victims who would have died in the past, head injury compensation probably will continue to be one of the most common reasons for a personal injury lawyer being consulted after a vehicle accident or industrial injury.
Here at YouClaim we offer the highest professional standards, as monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, combined with a sympathetic and straight-forward approach.
Contacting us is equally direct; you can make an initial inquiry either through the online inquiry form on this page or by using e-chat. Alternatively, to find out more about our special service for head injury compensation claims, speak to one of our trained legal staff by calling 0800 10 757 95.
