{"id":3490,"date":"2021-03-19T14:22:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T14:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blog\/wordpress\/?p=3490"},"modified":"2021-03-19T14:22:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T14:22:04","slug":"recovering-from-traumatic-brain-injuries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tayloremmet.co.uk\/blogs\/recovering-from-traumatic-brain-injuries\/","title":{"rendered":"Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traumatic brain injuries are normally caused by a violent blow or jolt to the head and might occur in a road traffic accident, sporting accident, fall, assault, or accident at work.<\/p>\n

Brain injuries can be life changing and lead to long-term disabilities. The potential effects are wide-ranging and are usually grouped into three categories:<\/p>\n

Physical effects<\/span><\/h3>\n

Potential physical effects can include reduced mobility, fatigue, weakness, paralysis, sensory impairment and problems with speech.<\/p>\n

Cognitive effects<\/span><\/h3>\n

Cognitive effects can include problems with memory, loss of concentration, impaired reasoning, reduced ability to process information and reduced problem-solving ability.<\/p>\n

Emotional\/behavioural effects<\/span><\/h3>\n

These can include personality changes, mood swings, depression, anxiety, frustration, obsessive behaviour, impulsiveness and loss of confidence.<\/p>\n

Instructing a Solicitor<\/span><\/h3>\n

We have represented many clients over the years who have suffered life-changing brain injuries as a result of an accident. Our main priority is to make sure that our client is supported by medical therapists and receives appropriate treatment. We also seek compensation for the injuries they have suffered, which will assist their recovery now and into the future.<\/p>\n

In serious brain injury cases, solicitors usually liaise closely with the injured person\u2019s family. Usually, a person who has suffered a serious brain injury will need to be supported to make decisions in their best interests and a family member is often designated as their Litigation Friend who provides instructions to the solicitor.<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation<\/span><\/h3>\n

Rehabilitation is essential to minimise the long-term impact of a brain injury and to ensure that our client makes the best possible recovery. Only when their best possible recovery is achieved can we accurately value a claim and look to negotiate a settlement with the opponents.<\/p>\n

If liability for the injury is admitted by the opponent\u2019s insurers, we will usually instruct an external case manager, who will assess our client\u2019s rehabilitation needs. They will look at what treatment and therapy our client might need to make their best possible recovery, as well as any equipment or adaptations which might benefit them.<\/p>\n

We will work with the case manager and the insurer of the person or organisation responsible for the accident to put together a rehabilitation package to help our client get their life back on track. This might include medical treatment, home adaptations, therapy and care paid for privately by the insurer. Examples include:<\/p>\n