Do you know what you would need to do if someone close to you had an accident that left them severely debilitated as a result of a brain injury? Unfortunately, unless you are presently experiencing such a distressing situation, it is most unlikely that you would have ever given serious thought to the effects of a serious brain injury on a loved one The effects that can occur as a result of a serious brain injury are highly varied.
In more extreme cases, a loved one who has experienced a brain injury may be unable to care for themselves at all; their ability to talk and process information could be affected.
It is also possible that co-ordination and movement could be adversely affected by a brain injury, and in some cases a victim may be confined to a wheelchair.
As a result, it is impossible to accurately predict the extent and consequences of a serious brain injury resulting from a head trauma in the early stages following an accident; in many cases, the full effects will only become apparent with time.
This is where specialist advice from a legal firm with considerable experience in handling, managing and executing a brain injury claims is essential.
The issues that must be considered in a brain injury compensation case are many and complex; furthermore, only one compensation award will be made.
What is more, a firm of solicitors that specialises in brain injury and serious injury compensation cases will do far more than simply fight your case for you in the courts.
A specialist firm will also provide a wide range of managed care solutions that include finding expert staff and care equipment on your behalf, as well as the provision of a dedicated care manager to help you with the day to day living requirements of a patient with a brain injury.