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UK HEAD INJURY CLAIMS
NATIONWIDE ADVICE

Accident 999 is a network of solicitors that provides legal advice at no cost for head injury claims and works on a completely risk free no win no fee basis. You do not have to fund or finance your claim in any respect and you do not have to pay for any expenses as the case proceeds. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions and win or lose there is no charge. If you submit your details an experienced advocate who is a member of The Law Society Panel of personal injury experts will respond and give free advice without obligation on what steps you should take to protect your legal rights. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is defined as being caused by trauma to the head (including the effects upon the brain of other possible complications notably hypoxemia and hypotension, and intracerebral haematoma). Brain damage is initially caused by outside force and includes subsequent complications including damage caused by lack of oxygen and rising pressure and swelling in the brain.

The main categories of TBI are as follows;

  • Closed head injury most often happens as a result of rapid acceleration or deceleration however there is no visible damage to the skin or an open wound. Injuries of this type can produce widespread damage throughout the brain.

  • Open head injury is not so common and results when the brain is exposed and damaged. Damage may be limited to one specific area and the medical outcome can be quite good.

  • Crush injury is the least common type which often damages the base of the skull and nerves of the brain stem rather than the brain itself. There may be no loss of consciousness.

Common symptoms of TBI in adults include:-

  • more problems than usual with mental tasks
  • persistent headaches or neck pain
  • lethargic thinking, speaking or reading
  • continual tiredness, without energy or motivation
  • becoming lost or confused
  • changes in sleeping patterns, feeling light-headed, losing balance
  • blurred vision, tired eyes
  • increased sensitivity to sounds or light
  • loss of the sense of smell or taste
  • irrational or unpredictable mood changes
  • ringing in the ears

Symptoms in children may include:

  • Increased irritability
  • changes in sleep patterns
  • listlessness
  • changes in eating patterns
  • changes in academic performance
  • changes in play
  • general lack of interest
  • loss of balance, unsteady walking

TBI can be fatal and approximately 20% of sufferers die from their injuries. Symptoms such as impulsive behaviour, personality changes, loss of memory, loss of taste and smell, impaired perception, diminished concentration, cognitive fatigue, hearing and balance disorders, concussions, epilepsy and comas are commonly found in TBI sufferers. If you, or a family member or friend, has suffered from the trauma of brain damage we can provide expert legal representation from specialist solicitors who are recognised by ‘Headway’ the national brain damage charity.