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Introduction to Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence
  About Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence
How Brain Injuries are caused by Clinical Negligence
  Examples of Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence
Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitors
  The importance of using an experienced Solicitor
News Stories about Brain Injury Cases we have dealt with
  Real Cases we have dealt with  
Brain Injury Compensation Claim Advice
  Advice on how to begin a Personal Injury Claim after a Brain Injury

Introduction to Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence

About Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence

Brain Injuries can differ a lot in severity from temporary problems to life-changing catastrophic injuries.  Brain injuries can cause cognitive difficulties, memory loss and / or poor concentration through to permanent brain damage and / or physical disability.

Within the Thompsons website we already have an information page dedicated to brain injuries caused by accidents.  The page you are reading now is devoted to brain injuries caused by clinical negligence.

Some of the main causes of brain injury as a result of clinical negligence are:

  1. Birth Asphyxiation
  2. Brain Damage caused during Surgery
  3. Misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of a medical condition
  4. Overdose of Medication

If you or a family member has suffered a brain injury as a result of clinical negligence, you may be entitled to make a personal injury compensation claim.  For more information about our services call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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How Brain Injuries are caused by Clinical Negligence

Examples of Brain Injuries caused by Clinical Negligence

Below you will find just a few examples of how brain injuries can be caused by clinical negligence.

Birth Asphyxiation

Lack of oxygen during birth can result in cerebral palsy. Cerebral Palsy is not the name of one particular disease or illness.  The term cerebral palsy implies the affected individual has a persistent but evolving disorder of movement and motor function secondary to there being a non progressive brain abnormality.

Common problems include difficulty using and controlling muscles, walking, writing, eating, talking and dressing. Problems occur with balance and coordination, posture, hearing, learning and epilepsy.  For more information about cerebral palsy, visit our cerebral palsy page.

Brain Damage caused during Surgery

If the head or brain is being operated on, there is always a chance that damage can be caused to the brain itself.  It is also possible that when another part of the body is being operated upon under a general anaesthetic, the patient could receive insufficient oxygen to the brain and then suffer brain damage.

The lack of oxygen could be caused by a problem with the oxygen supply to the patient or by the patient suffering a cardiac arrest (heart attack).

Misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of a medical condition

Some medical conditions require urgent treatment to prevent complications and further injuries occurring. For instance, a misdiagnosed or untreated brain tumour, brain haemorrhage, stroke, epilepsy, meningitis or encephalitis can cause permanent brain damage.

Overdose of Medication

Some types of medication, prescribed in doses which are too high can cause swelling to the brain which can result in permanent brain damage.

If you or a member of your family has suffered brain damage as a result of any of the circumstances mentioned above or in fact due to any type of clinical negligence, you may be entitled to make a personal injury claim for compensation.  To find out how Thompsons Solicitors can help you, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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Experienced Clinical Negligence Solicitors

The importance of using an experienced Solicitor

It is extremely important to appoint an experienced and skilled solicitor when making a clinical negligence case, particularly when the case involves such a serious injury as a brain injury.

Making a compensation claim for a brain injury caused as a result of clinical negligence is very different to handling a normal personal injury compensation claim as many other factors need to be taken into account.

A specialist clinical negligence solicitor dealing with a claim for compensation in a case where a person has suffered a brain injury will probably need to work closely with the family of the injured person and carry out home or hospital visits.

The amount of compensation awarded for a brain injury claim will obviously be a lot higher than an average personal injury compensation claim.

The compensation awarded must take into account, not only the pain and suffering the person has endured together with initial costs but also any future losses they may incur such as rehabilitation costs, nursing care, disability aids or specialist equipment as well as transport costs or the cost of having their house modified to suit their needs. The damages awarded would also need to take into account any future lost earnings if the injured person is unable to return to work.

A personal injury compensation claim for a brain injury will require more work to be carried out by the clinical negligence solicitor involved; therefore, it is very important that you seek immediate legal advice.

If you or a member of your family has suffered a brain injury as a result of clinical negligence, you may be able to make a personal injury claim.  For more information about the services we offer, call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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News Stories about Brain Injury Cases we have dealt with

Real Cases we have dealt with  

Below you will find links to just a small selection of some of the many brain injury clinical negligence cases we have dealt with at Thompsons Solicitors and published on our website with the permission of the family involved.

Family wins compensation after hospital’s failures

Family wins seven figure sum in compensation

Family wins £3.8m compensation

You can also read Clare Patchett's Story.  Thompsons helped her to claim compensation after a medical misdiagnosis led to brain damage.

If you or a member of your family has suffered brain damage as a result of clinical negligence, we may be able to help you make a personal injury compensation claim.  For more information about our services call us on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.

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Brain Injury Compensation Claim Advice

Advice on how to begin a Personal Injury Claim after a Brain Injury

If you or anyone you know has suffered from any form of brain injury or clinical negligence, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.

There are strict time limits in place to make any personal injury compensation claim. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.

Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all matters relating to clinical negligence and will be able to advise you as to whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist clinical negligence lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.

Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online personal injury compensation claim forms.

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