The ‘Invisible’ Injury: Information on Brain Injury Claims
The brain is the centre of your nervous system. In simple terms, it is the conductor that runs the whole show within your body. It constantly receives signals, both internal and external and this information is analysed and processed in order to execute your bodily actions and ensure its functionality. Not to mention the importance of the brain to our ability to learn, remember, show emotions and process thoughts.
If we damage our brains, unlike many other injuries, the damage may not be easily visible to the naked eye but depending on the severity of the injury, the implications of brain injuries could change our lives. Therefore it is important to know what to do in the unfortunate effect that a brain injury should occur.
The first step
Brain injuries can cause serious trauma not just for the inflicted party but also for their loved ones. Therefore If you have suffered a head injury, the most important thing is to ensure that you receive the most appropriate care and rehabilitation in order to help you resume life as normal, as soon as possible.
Whether it is medical advice or legal advice which you are undergoing, it is fundamental that you seek it from professionals who can provide you and your family with expert advice and guidance on your personal circumstances.
If you require legal advice, it could prove beneficial to choose a team of lawyers who are experienced in dealing with brain injuries and can offer the necessary support to both you and your family through the necessary adaptations to your lives that the injury may bring. There are legal advisory teams who can not only discuss the personal injury claim process with you but do it from the comfort of your home. They will do whatever they can to help fathom your situation and ensure that you get them best medical and rehabilitation care possible if you have a valid compensation claim.
Types of brain injuries
There are a number of different types of brain and head injuries which can occur in different ways.
Traumatic brain injuries typically occur when an external force injuries the brain – this could be a result of a hit or a blow from an object or the head hitting another object and the skull being penetrated.
Acquired brain injuries are those which have occurred after birth. This may be a result of an internal injury such as a stroke or aneurysm or an external injury such as a motor accident or a sports injury.
A closed head injury is an injury to the head where the skull has remained intact This is sometimes referred to as a blunt or non-penetrating brain injury and is often a result of an object hitting the brain but not breaking the skull.
An open head injury is the opposite, therefore a head injury that has resulted in penetration of the skull. For example, a bullet permeating the brain.
If you believe that you have experienced any of these types of brain injury through an incident which was not your fault, you may wish to seek compensation claims advice.
Brain injury claims advice
Making a personal injury claim can be an extensive process. The best place to start is to ensure that you are well-advised on the situation. Whether your brain injury has occurred as a result of a sports injury or an accident at work, it is important to speak to a legal expert who can discuss whether you may have a personal injury claim and talk you through the financial, legal and medical implications.
Always remember that there is no guarantee of receiving any compensation if liability cannot be assumed but seeking personal injury claims advice could offer you the guidance you and your family need in such a traumatic time.
