Brain Injury Claims For Compensation

People who make brain injury claims for compensation in the UK can usually use their compensation to improve their quality of life after they have been involved in a serious accident.  In the UK we are fortunate to have medical care provided free of charge on the National Health Service; leaving those affected to use their compensation for other matters.

However, in other countries in the world, such as the USA or Australia, hospital and medical bills are not covered by the state and are instead covered by medical insurance. If an individual is not covered, or their cover is insufficient for their type of injury or treatment needed, then their compensation may be eaten up by paying for their medical bills.

In the instance that the cost of medical bills outweighs the amount of compensation awarded, being involved in an accident can have more serious ramifications for the injured party.

Brain Injury Claims In Australia

The case of Jason Menzies from Australia is one example of such a case.  Mr Menzies was left with permanent brain injuries after he was the victim of an assault in 2009.  Although his attacker only landed one punch, he hit his head on the floor, knocking him unconscious.  He fractured his skull in the attack, as well as suffering bleeding on the brain, frontal lobe damage and a loss of his sense of smell.

Mr Menzies was awarded $75,000AUD in compensation (£49,000) for his injuries; however his medical bills ran into hundreds of thousands of dollars.  A statement by Mr Menzies personal injury solicitor, Michelle Howley :

“Mr Menzies has permanent physical, sensory, cognitive and psychological impairment.  He is hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket for medical bills and past and future lost earnings.  We see so many clients who suffer brain injuries, through no fault of their own, and because of the current laws they get little compensation.”

The case of Mr Menzies highlights the importance of compensation for brain injury claims not being a set amount, but instead covering the real world expenses an individual incurs when they are in an accident or the victim of an attack.

However, this also highlights the fortune of those living within the UK, who may take for granted the ease of being taken to hospital, treated and cared for without the pressure of facing huge medicals bills at the end of their ordeal.

Brain Injury Claims With Duncan Gibbins

Duncan Gibbins Solicitors are personal injury specialists and have experience in gaining compensation for clients who have suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault. If you have been involved in an accident and wish to make a brain injury claim our legally trained advisors are waiting to take your call.

We can provide advice regarding a claim for personal injury compensation and any other financial and practical issues that arise relating to your claim.

Call Duncan Gibbins Solicitors today to discuss brain injury claims in further detail.