Brain & Head Injury Compensation Claims
A brain or head injury can alter every aspect of life in an instant. Whether caused by a road traffic collision, an incident at work or a failure in medical care, the physical, cognitive and emotional effects can be profound and long-lasting, impacting not only the person who has been injured, but those closest to them.
At Ashtons Legal, our specialist head injury solicitors act exclusively for injured individuals and their families. We understand that behind every case is a person coming to terms with uncertainty, change and often overwhelming challenges. We handle serious, complex and high-value claims across the UK, with a strong focus on supporting clients in East Anglia and the North West.
Ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, and accredited by APIL, the Brain Injury Group and AvMA, we are also signatories to the Serious Injury Guide and the Rehabilitation Code. Our priority is to secure early rehabilitation, practical support and the resources needed to maximise recovery and long-term wellbeing in addition to securing the compensation you deserve.
If you or someone close to you has suffered a brain or head injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, our experienced brain injury solicitors are here to listen and to help you understand your options.
Contact Our Brain Injury Solicitors in East Anglia
If you need support with a brain injury claim or head injury claim, please contact our expert solicitors in Cambridge. We support clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, including home visits where needed, and act for clients nationally.
Call us on 0330 404 0749, email enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk, or complete our online enquiry form.
Types of Brain and Head Injuries We Handle
Our brain injury solicitors have experience across the full spectrum of injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) claims
- Acquired brain injury (ABI) claims
- Hypoxic and anoxic brain injury claims (oxygen deprivation)
- Congenital and birth brain injury claims
- Child brain injury claims
- Skull fracture claims (linear, depressed, or base of skull)
- Brain haemorrhage and haematoma claims
- Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) claims
- Coup and contrecoup injury claims
- Second Impact Syndrome claims
Common Causes of Brain Injuries
Our head injury solicitors represent clients whose injuries arose from a range of circumstances, including road traffic accidents, accidents at work, slips, trips and falls, assaults, sports accidents and medical negligence, including misdiagnosis of stroke or brain haemorrhage, surgical errors and birth injuries.
Whatever the cause, if your injury was the result of someone else’s negligence, our brain injury solicitors can advise on your options. Our team focuses on serious, high-value brain injury claims and head injury claims. We will provide a realistic assessment of your case at an early stage.
Our Brain Injury Claims Service
Your Brain Injury Claim
We are here to guide you clearly and sensitively throughout.
Our solicitors gather and review medical records, work with leading neurological and care experts, assess financial losses and future needs, and prepare a detailed Letter of Claim. In serious cases, we can seek interim payments to fund urgent rehabilitation, treatment and care while the claim progresses.
Negotiation and Mediation
Many brain injury claims are resolved through negotiation or mediation without going to court. Where responsibility is admitted or the evidence is strong, we aim to secure a fair settlement efficiently — providing earlier financial security and reducing uncertainty for you and your family.
Court Proceedings
If liability is denied or a fair settlement cannot be reached, court proceedings may be necessary. We prepare every case thoroughly from the outset and handle all stages of litigation, including High Court claims where appropriate.
Most cases settle before trial, but if a hearing is required, we will represent you with care, determination and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome.
No Win No Fee Brain Injury Claims
Many of our cases are funded through no win no fee brain injury agreements. This means you pay no legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful, fees are capped if it succeeds, and the majority of your compensation remains with you. We explain all funding arrangements transparently before you proceed.
Rehabilitation and Client Support
As signatories to the Rehabilitation Code, we are committed to ensuring rehabilitation is prioritised from the earliest stage.
Our dedicated Client Support & Rehabilitation Service can assist with access to neurological rehabilitation and therapy, identifying specialist case managers and treatment providers, psychological and counselling support, welfare benefits guidance, and practical support for families and carers throughout the process.
We also have an in-house Court of Protection team and access to wider firm expertise in wills and trusts, employment, family and planning law — supporting clients and families holistically beyond the claim itself.
Time Limits for Making a Brain Injury Claim
In most cases, brain injury claims must be issued within three years of the date of the accident or the date on which the claimant became aware their injury was caused by negligence. Important exceptions apply: for children, the three-year period does not begin until they turn 18, meaning child brain injury claims can be brought before their 21st birthday; and where an individual lacks mental capacity, there is no time limit while that incapacity continues. Different time limits may also apply in different legal jurisdictions. We strongly advise seeking legal advice as early as possible to preserve evidence and protect your position.
Why Choose Ashtons Legal for Your Brain Injury Claim?
Our brain injury solicitors handle serious and high-value cases every day. We are ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, accredited by APIL, the Brain Injury Group and AvMA, and are members of the Spinal Injuries Association and MASS. We are also signatories to the Serious Injury Guide and the Rehabilitation Code, reflecting our commitment to early rehabilitation and best practice in serious injury claims.
We provide holistic support, not just litigation. Our in-house Court of Protection team can assist with deputyship applications and the management of compensation awards.
We also have dedicated rehabilitation and welfare advisors who help coordinate practical support during and after your claim. In addition, you will have access to the wider expertise of our firm, including wills and trusts, employment, family law and planning, ensuring that every aspect of your future is considered and protected.
We act for clients nationally, with a particular focus on East Anglia, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, where we can offer straightforward home and office visits to make the process as accessible and supportive as possible.
Case Studies
Our track record in brain and head injury claims demonstrates our commitment to securing maximum compensation for clients in complex, high-value cases.
- Six-figure settlement for family of a man who suffered brain damage following a hospital’s failure to monitor his blood pressure
- £500,000 obtained in subtle brain injury case following a road traffic collision
- £200,000 settlement for pedestrian who suffered a traumatic brain injury
- £348,000 obtained for model with subtle head injury claim
- Over £100,000 obtained for head injury suffered during a fall
- £320,000 obtained for head injury following a car accident
We also handle spinal injury claims and other catastrophic injury cases.
Support Available After Brain Injury
Recovering from a brain or head injury is a long-term journey. Alongside your claim, the following organisations offer valuable support, information and resources for injured people and their families.
- Headway — the brain injury association: The UK’s leading charity supporting people affected by brain injury, with local groups and a helpline.
- UK Acquired Brain Injury Forum (UKABIF): Promoting awareness and improving services for people with acquired brain injury compensation needs.
- Brain Injury Group: Supporting solicitors and their clients in brain injury claims.
- Major Trauma Group: Supporting major trauma patients and families through the healthcare and legal process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Brain Injury Claims
What is a Brain or Head Injury Claim?
A brain or head injury claim is a personal injury claim brought where a brain or head injury has been caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of a third party.
To succeed, it must be established that the defendant owed you a duty of care, breached it, and that the breach directly caused your injury and losses. Head injury compensation can provide financial security, fund specialist rehabilitation and care, and formally acknowledge the impact your injury has had on your life.
How much compensation for a brain injury will I receive?
Head injury compensation depends on severity, long-term effects and financial losses including care costs and loss of earnings. Minor head injury compensation may start from a few thousand pounds, while catastrophic brain injury claims can reach several million. Our brain injury solicitors will provide a realistic assessment at an early stage.
What Factors Affect Brain Injury Compensation Amounts?
The level of head injury compensation depends on a number of factors, including the severity of the injury, its cognitive, physical and psychiatric effects, impact on earnings, the cost of past and future care, rehabilitation needs, accommodation adaptations and the injured person’s age and pre-injury health. In child brain injury claims, the lifetime impact on education, development and future earnings is central to the valuation.
Can I claim compensation for a mild head injury or concussion?
Yes. Even mild head injuries can have lasting cognitive and psychological effects. Minor head injury compensation and mild traumatic brain injury compensation are available where a third party’s negligence caused the injury. We will advise honestly on whether your case has sufficient value and complexity for us to assist.
How long does a brain injury claim take to settle?
Straightforward head injury claims may settle within one to two years. Serious and catastrophic brain injury cases often take three to five years or longer, where the prognosis needs time to stabilise. Interim payments can provide financial support in the meantime.
Can I make a brain injury claim on behalf of a family member?
Yes. If a family member lacks mental capacity as a result of their brain injury, you may act as a litigation friend or, in more complex cases, as a Court of Protection deputy. Our in-house Court of Protection team works closely with our personal injury solicitors.
What evidence do I need for a brain injury compensation claim?
Key evidence includes medical records, imaging results, witness statements, accident reports, and independent expert reports from neurologists, neuropsychologists and care specialists. Whether you are pursuing traumatic brain injury compensation, acquired brain injury compensation or hypoxic brain injury compensation, our head injury solicitors will gather and co-ordinate all necessary evidence.
Do I have to go to court for a brain injury claim?
Most brain injury claims settle before trial. If liability is denied or a fair settlement cannot be agreed, court proceedings may be necessary. We prepare every case thoroughly from the outset to ensure you are in the strongest possible position.
What is a no win no fee brain injury claim?
A no win no fee brain injury claim is funded under a Conditional Fee Agreement. You pay no legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful. If it succeeds, a capped success fee applies and the majority of your compensation remains with you. Find out more about no win no fee claims.
Can I claim for a child’s brain injury?
Yes. Child brain injury claims can be brought at any time before the child’s 21st birthday. These cases require careful long-term assessment of the impact on education, development and future earning capacity. Our brain injury solicitors are experienced in pursuing high-value child brain injury claims on behalf of injured children and their families.
Contact Our Brain Injury Solicitors in East Anglia
If you need support with a brain injury claim or head injury claim, please contact our expert solicitors in Cambridge. We support clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire, including home visits where needed, and act for clients nationally.
Call us on 0330 404 0749, email enquiries@ashtonslegal.co.uk, or complete our online enquiry form.
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Support available after brain injury
Headway and the UKABIF provide vital support and information services for individuals and families affected by brain injury. It is important to have access to good quality legal advice from lawyers who are experienced in claims of this nature, and Ashtons Legal are proud to be approved solicitors with these organisations.
The Brain Injury Group is a national network of dedicated brain injury lawyers and expert services that delivers a comprehensive package to support brain injured clients and their families through their claim and beyond. This unique service combines the best brain injury legal experts with an extensive range of other specialist professionals, all of whom have a vital role to play in the rehabilitation and compensation of brain injured clients.
The Major Trauma Group’s overriding objectives are to secure, by providing exceptional legal advice, the resources to optimise clients’ health recovery through access to rehabilitation and support alongside maximising compensation and long term financial security. Ashtons Legal is a member of this national group of highly experienced solicitors who specialise in the area of major trauma and its consequences.
