Head and Brain Injury Claims
Expert legal support when your head or brain injury changes everything. If you think you have a claim, speak to Baker Hardman Solicitors today.
Why Choose Baker Hardman for Head and Brain Injury Claims?
At Baker Hardman Solicitors, we recognise that a head or brain injury can affect every part of your life – your mobility, cognition, independence, employment and family relationships. Our dedicated personal injury team combines legal expertise with genuine compassion to help you secure the compensation and support you need.
We specialise in claims arising from serious head or brain trauma, whether caused by road traffic accidents, workplace incidents, public place accidents, or medical or surgical negligence. We offer transparent funding arrangements, often on a no win, no fee basis where eligible, so you won’t face upfront legal costs. From your first consultation through gathering medical evidence, advising on your future care needs, negotiating with insurers or preparing for court, we support you every step of the way.
If think you could have a claim, speak to our solicitors today for advice and to get started.
What Is a Head & Brain Injury Claim?
A head or brain injury claim arises when your head, brain or nervous system is damaged because of someone else’s negligence (or breach of duty), and you suffer physical, cognitive, emotional or lifestyle losses as a result. This may include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) caused by impact, falls, collisions, or medical error.
- Subtle or delayed brain damage (e.g., cognitive decline, memory problems, personality changes) which may not be immediately obvious.
- Skull fractures, penetrating injuries, concussion with long-term effects, haemorrhage, nerve damage, seizures, and related impairments.
- Injuries that affect your ability to work, socialise, care for others, enjoy hobbies, or maintain your independence.
Compensation aims to reflect the full impact of your injury – not just the immediate damage, but how it changes your life now and for the future.
You may have a valid claim if you’ve suffered a head or brain injury that was caused or significantly contributed to by another party’s wrongdoing or failure to protect you. You’ll need to identify a party who owed you a duty of care, such as an employer, driver, healthcare provider or public-space operator, and breached that duty. You should be able to show how the injury has impacted your life, including your ability to work, your home life, social activities, care needs and earning capacity.
What Can Be Claimed?
Head and brain injury claims can cover a broad range of losses, for example:
- General damages: Compensation for pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, impact on personality, cognition, mobility and independence.
- Special damages: Financial losses and costs you have incurred (or will incur) such as:
- Medical treatment, rehabilitation, therapies (physio, occupational, speech)
- Care and assistance (paid or unpaid)
- Home or vehicle adaptations (ramps, lifts, accessible bathrooms)
- Loss of past earnings and reduction of future earning capacity
- Travel costs, specialised equipment, lifestyle changes
- Future losses: Because head/brain injuries may have long-term or lifelong effects, your claim may include anticipated future care needs, ongoing therapy, lost career progression, altered life expectancy.
The compensation amounts vary widely – for instance, very severe brain damage claims have guideline figures ranging into hundreds of thousands of pounds.
How We Can Help You
When you choose to work with Baker Hardman you can be assured you’re getting the best legal support you can. We treat every case with the care and attention it needs and do our very best to support you through whichever legal issue you’re facing. When you instruct us, here is what we’ll do:
Free Early Consultation
We’ll talk through what happened, how the injury occurred, your current situation (medical, work, home life) and advise whether you have a strong claim.
Evidence-gathering & specialist input
We assist in obtaining medical reports (neurology, neuro-psychology, occupational therapy), accident/incident documentation, employment history, witness statements, treatment and rehabilitation records.
Building a Legal Strategy
We identify the party responsible, establish the duty of care, breach, causation (link between the incident and your injury) and quantify past and future losses.
Funding & strategy
We outline our funding arrangement (often no win, no fee), the likely timeline, risks, what you can expect and keep you informed at every stage.
Negotiation or Court Proceedings
We engage with the defendant’s insurer or legal team to negotiate a settlement. If necessary, we prepare and issue court proceedings to ensure your rights are protected.
Settlement & Aftercare
Once compensation is secured, we ensure you fully understand the outcome, what it covers and how it supports your future. We also discuss ongoing care and support options.
Why Act Now?
Early action helps preserve vital evidence such as accident or incident reports, witness statements, medical records and employer logs, which may fade or disappear over time. Time limits apply, meaning you generally must start a claim within three years from the incident or from knowledge of the injury being caused by someone else’s fault, so failing to act may mean losing your right to claim. Brain injuries often involve evolving issues, and what seems minor now may have more impact later, so taking advice early makes sure your claim captures both current and future losses.
If you think you may have a claim, it’s important that you don’t wait. Speak to our solicitors today.
Why Choose Baker Hardman Solicitors?
We are a trusted firm with experience in medical negligence claims. We take pride in offering a personalised, transparent, and compliant service that puts your rights first.
From initial assessment to pursuing your claim, we will be with you every step of the way. Our team will ensure your case is professionally handled and that you receive the compensation you are legally entitled to.
Our No Win, No Fee Promise
If you feel like somethings gone wrong and you might have a claim, speak to us and we can help you make it right.
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Every month we help hundreds of people win their cases.
Experienced
With over 32 years of quality service we know how to get what you deserve.
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We’re trusted by winning clients all over England and Scotland.
Get Started with Baker Hardman Today
If you have experienced a head or brain injury, and believe it was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, don’t face the legal process alone. The team at Baker Hardman Solicitors is ready to help you assess your options, understand your rights, and fight for the compensation and support you deserve.
Contact us for a free, no-obligation assessment 01772 419 111.
Let’s work together to protect your future and rebuild with confidence.
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Got A Question About Head & Brain Injury Claims?
In many cases we operate on a no win, no fee (conditional fee) basis, meaning you do not pay our legal fees unless your claim succeeds. We will explain all terms clearly at the start.
No. You may continue working if medically advised that you can. You do not need to wait until full recovery to start a claim – early engagement helps you secure the support you need.
It varies widely depending on the severity of your injury, clarity of liability, how quickly evidence can be gathered, whether specialists are needed, and whether the case settles or goes to court. Some cases settle within months; more complex cases may take longer.
Yes, you may still have a claim. Many head or brain injuries manifest over time (cognitive problems, personality changes, epilepsy). It’s important to seek legal advice promptly to explore your position.