Brain & Head Injury Claims

Our approach to brain and head injury claims

Although every brain injury claim is different because each client has individual needs, we will try, at a very early stage, to give you our frank assessment of likely compensation, so you can plan for the future.

We have considerable experience of dealing with these claims and can ensure that experienced professionals support all aspects of your brain or head injury claim.   As well as expert legal knowledge, cases require first class accident investigation and medical support.  Compensation is integral to provide a suitable quality of life for those affected by brain injury but we also know that this is not always enough.  Rehabilitation, aids, equipment and medical treatment are all key in helping someone with a head injury return, as much as possible, to independent living.

Interim payments

Whenever possible we will speak to the defendant’s insurance company to arrange interim payments for you.  These payments, which are made before the case is settled, can be used to cover expenses such as medical treatment, rehabilitation or housing or transport adaptations. 

Brain injury claims: case management

Our specialist brain injury claim team appreciates that our role extends further than simply getting you financial compensation for your injury.  We have an excellent team to help manage your case and care.  We pride ourselves on understanding the many issues and problems facing someone who has suffered a head or brain injury, and aim to provide a sensitive, tailor-made service for each client.

Contact us to discuss your head or brain  injury compensation claim

Please call 0800 916 9046, email enquiries@rjw.co.uk or use the short spinal injury claim form. Our brain injury solicitors operate from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Cardiff and Edinburgh and can offer immediate and accessible representation anywhere in the UK.

Cerys Edwards

RJW Partner, Richard Langton, represented the Edwards family when their 11 month old daughter, Cerys, was severely injured in a terrible road traffic accident, caused by the dangerous driving of Antonio Boparan in November 2006.  Despite the severity of Cerys’ injuries, the maximum sentence for dangerous driving was only two years in prison.  Boparan was jailed for 21 months and served just six months of his sentence.

The Edwards family mounted a campaign to have the sentencing law changed and presented a 13,000 signature petition to Downing Street in July this year.
Thanks to their hard work and dedication today (23rd Dec 09) the law has been changed so the maximum sentence is now five years.

Headway: the brain injury association

Headway is a registered charity that support people who have suffered a head or brain injury and those who care for them.  They provide free advice and support throughout the UK.

RJW is proud to support Headway and the excellent work that they do and are membersof their Personal Injury Solicitors List.

Further information regarding brain injury claims

• Rehabilitation
• Compensation Protection Service
• Benefits
• Special education needs
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust