Last Updated on 2nd October 2024. Welcome to our guide on how to sue for a concussion. Have you been in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence? Did you suffer an injury because of it? Are you dealing with the consequences of someone else’s breach of duty of care towards you? If so, our guide could help. We’ll look at how you could make a personal injury claim and get the compensation you deserve.
Being injured in an accident caused by the negligence of a third party can be overwhelming. You may not be sure whether you have the right to claim compensation. Similarly, you might be unsure about how to get the claims process started. If so, our guide could help.
If you still have questions after reading our guide, we are here to help. Our advisors are available 24/7 to provide you with free legal advice on any questions you might have. Additionally, if you’re ready to start your claim, our advisors can connect you with a personal injury claim lawyer from our panel.
For more information, call us on 0800 408 7827. Otherwise, continue reading for further details on making a claim.
About Suing For A Concussion
- How To Sue For A Concussion
- What Evidence Do I Need To Sue For A Concussion Or Head Injury?
- Working Out How Much You Could Sue For If You Have A Concussion
- Negotiating And Accepting An Offer To Settle Your Case
- How To Sue For A Concussion With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
- Resources
How To Sue For A Concussion
Whether you’re at work, in public or on the road, there are responsibilities on the part of others to keep you safe. For example, the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 outlines the duty of care that your employer has towards you while you’re working. The Occupiers Liability Act 1957 sets out the duty of care that those in control of public spaces owe to those that visit them. And the Highway Code covers the duty of care that all road users owe to one another.
The duty of care owed can vary depending on where you are. After all, a driver won’t be expected to carry out the same steps as a shopkeeper in ensuring the safety of others. Generally, though, the person with a duty of care should ensure they take all reasonably practicable steps to prevent others from being hurt and to prevent road traffic accidents. Examples might include:
- The owner of a shop keeping the shop floor clean and tidy to avoid a customer having a slip, trip or fall and injuring their head.
- Employers providing the correct equipment to employees, such as hard hats if working on a building site, to prevent head injury.
- Road users acting in accordance with the guidance set out in the Highway Code, such as abiding by the speed limit and keeping concentration on the road.
Furthermore, those in control of workplaces and public places should carry out regular risk assessments to identify hazards. These hazards can then be removed or reduced.
In order to claim compensation for an accident in which you were injured, you need to show that someone else’s negligence caused your accident and subsequent injuries. To support your claim and improve your chances of getting the compensation you deserve, you should provide evidence. Read on to find out more about the kind of evidence you need to make a claim for concussion.
What Evidence Do I Need To Sue For A Concussion Or Head Injury?
A vital part of your concussion claim is the submission of supporting evidence. As well as demonstrating liability for your injuries, you will also need to show the extent of that harm, so that a compensation figure can be calculated accurately.
Possible examples of evidence you could collect are as follows:
- Medical documents.
- CCTV or dashcam footage.
- Photographs of your injuries, the scene of the accident and what caused it.
- If the police attended the scene, you can get a copy of their report.
- The incident report from the workplace accident book.
- Contact details of any witnesses so they can provide a statement at a later date.
For further advice on the types of evidence you could collect or a free assessment of your potential concussion compensation claim, talk to our advisors today. You can reach the team at any time using the contact information provided below.
Working Out How Much You Could Sue For If You Have A Concussion
Compensation amounts can vary depending on a number of factors, including how severe the concussion is. Although it’s possible to use a personal injury compensation calculator to value your claim, we’ve chosen to illustrate possible claim values in the table below. We’ve taken the figures from the Judicial College guidelines (JCG).
The figures are a guide only and can vary. The lawyer handling your claim may use the JCG and the medical assessment you undergo to value the general damages head of your claim. It should be noted that the figure in the top row is not from the JCG. We’ve included it to show you how you could be compensated for multiple injuries and special damages. Additionally, this table is only intended as a guide as all claims are different with compensation awarded on individual merits.
| Injury | Severity | Guideline Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Very Severe Injuries Alongside Major Financial Losses | Very Severe | Up to £1,000,000 and above. |
| Brain Damage | Very Severe (a) | £344,150 to £493,000 |
| Brain Damage | Moderately Severe (b) | £267,340 to £344,150 |
| Brain Damage | Moderate (c)(iii) | £52,550 to £110,720 |
| Brain Damage | Less Severe (d) | £18,700 to £52,550 |
| Brain or Head Injury | Minor (e) | £2,690 to £15,580 |
| Epilepsy | Established Grand Mal | £124,470 to £183,190 |
| Epilepsy | Established Petit Mal | £66,920 to £160,360 |
For more information on how much compensation you could be owed when you sue for a concussion, give our team a call.
How To Sue For A Concussion With A No Win No Fee Solicitor
Our advisors can connect you with a solicitor who can represent you on a No Win No Fee basis. Many of us are familiar with the phrase “No Win No Fee”. But what does it actually mean?
A No Win No Fee agreement, sometimes referred to as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), means that if your solicitor doesn’t win, you won’t pay them any fees. You also won’t be asked to pay them anything while the claim is ongoing or before it begins.
If you do win your claim, their costs will be covered by the deduction of a success fee from your compensation settlement. This is a small, legally capped percentage of your compensation that is agreed upon before your claim begins.
If you would like to find out more about how our team could connect you with a No Win No Fee lawyer from our panel, get in touch with them today.
Contact Our Team
Although we’ve tried to cover as much as possible in our guide, we understand you may still have questions. If so, our advisors can provide further clarification on anything you have read about in this guide. Once you have the information you need, our advisors may be able to connect you with a lawyer from our panel.
If you’re ready to start your claim, they can get you started on the next steps you need to take. For more information on how to sue for a concussion, or to start your claim today, contact us on the following:
- Telephone number – 0800 408 7827
- Live chat at the bottom of the page
- Send us an enquiry, and we’ll get back to you at your specified time
Resources
- See the government website for more information on health and safety in the workplace.
- For information on NHS service near you, see the NHS website.
- If you’re interested in accident prevention, see the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
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