Head injuries are amongst the most dangerous types of injury that you can suffer. It is surprisingly easy to suffer a head injury; they can occur when you are doing almost anything. You can suffer a head injury in a car accident, in a fall or as the result of a blow to the head. If you do suffer from a head injury then it is vital that you seek specialist legal representation when making a claim for compensation. With a specialist head injury solicitor representing you you will be able to ensure that you claim is taken seriously, is in professional hands, and has the greatest chance of success. A specialist in head injury compensation will also be aware of any long lasting effects that can occur from head injures and adjust compensation claims amounts accordingly.
Head injuries are amongst the least understood forms of physical damage to the human body. They can manifest physical, mental and emotional problems that can have a lasting affect on a person's life. Physical effects can range from stiffness in the muscles through to seizures, which can be fatal. You can also lose the use of the senses such as sight or hearing. Obviously with these kind of far-reaching injuries, you may be unable to work again, or at the very least your ability to work will be greatly reduced. It can also have a dramatic effect on your life in general and can put great pressure on your family. All of these things will need to be taken into consideration when making a claim.
Mental problems arising from a head injury are even more complex as they can be difficult to prove. A specialist solicitor will be able to help you prove in court that an accident has had a lasting mental effect. Head injuries can damage long or short term memory functions, the ability to process information as quickly as before the injury or affect your co-ordination and spatial awareness.
Various emotional problems can also manifest as the result of a head injury. Once again these are very difficult to prove as they are intangible and there are no actual physical symptoms. However, for family members they can be amongst the most distressing as the person can change dramatically. Emotional changes can make someone who was previously confident become timid and scared. They can also make someone once friendly and peaceful turn into someone who is argumentative and tense. These changes in personality can be permanent. Once again a specialist solicitor will be aware of these types of symptoms and know how to include these emotional changes in any claim made as a result of a head injury.
Head injuries can be a very delicate and complicated affair. Physical symptoms often occur, but so do less tangible emotional and mental problems. Because of the delicate nature surrounding head injuries, it is important to find yourself a competent and respected solicitor who is well versed in dealing with head injuries and how they affect personal injury claims. Not only will they fully understand the immediate problems faced by the claimant, but will take into account future problems that may occur. They will also be able to offer advice and guide you through the claim process.
Nicholas Jervis is a personal injury solicitor (non-practising) and a director of 1stClaims.co.uk, a claims company which connects innocent personal injury and medical negligence victims with expert personal injury and medical negligence solicitors at no cost to the individual. Read more about Head Injury Claims?
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