Sustaining a traumatic brain injury is sometimes the unfortunate consequence of an accident, fall or some other form of trauma – and it is an injury which can drastically impact the sufferer.
In the event that your brain injury was sustained due to the fault or negligence of another, it’s important to discuss your compensation claim options with an expert brain injury lawyer. After suffering a brain injury, the ongoing challenges can be numerous – for some individuals they can continue life with minimal ongoing impacts, while for others, the injury can result in serious and ongoing deterioration in cognitive, physical, emotional or independent functioning.
Whether it was yourself or a loved one who suffered the injury, our expert brain injury lawyers can help. Depending on the seriousness of the brain injury, appointing a power of attorney may be necessary. Whatever the situation, your lawyer can discuss the best approach and your right to compensation.
In the event of an accident, your finances can be one of your biggest concerns – especially if you are unable to work. That’s why it’s comforting to know that all our claims (yours included) are run under our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
Brain Injury Compensation Claim Process Brisbane, QLD
The most important first step after any accident or injury is to seek medical attention. Depending on the severity of the injuries sustained, this might be your GP or a nearby hospital.
Once you have sought treatment and any required pain management, you should consult an expert brain injury lawyer. This is especially relevant if you believe another party or person is at fault for the accident and your injuries.
The claim process will depend on how the brain injury was sustained as the process is dictated by the type of accident – such as a Motor Vehicle Accident, Work Accident or a Public Place Accident. Your expert lawyer will be able to discuss with you what the exact process will be – once you talk about your circumstances further.
It may be the case that the brain injury was the fault of a medical practitioner, in which case your lawyer will likely investigate a Medical Negligence Claim. In the event that no one is at fault for the brain injury, but you (or your loved one) are now rendered unable to work, you or your loved one could be eligible to make a Superannuation Claim.
Again, this is something your expert brain injury lawyer can discuss with you.
Whichever process applies to your situation, your lawyer will firstly look to assist you by ensuring that if possible, the relevant insurer starts funding your rehabilitation as soon as possible – meaning that you will not be out of pocket for these costs. Your expert brain injury lawyer will then progress in building your case, and will explore every avenue for compensation. During this time you will likely have a variety of medical appointments, which assist in establishing the ongoing impacts of your injuries.
Whether it is yourself or a loved one who needs assistance, you can be certain that our expert team can provide you with helpful, free advice today. Just give us a call now.
Calculating Brain Injuries Compensation in Brisbane, QLD
The severity and ongoing impacts of your brain injury will determine how much compensation you will be entitled to claim.
In the event of any claim, the compensation is intended to recompense you for the loss you have sustained – be it upon your working ability, physical abilities and/or mental capacity. Typically, the compensation you receive will account for; pain and suffering, loss of past and future income and superannuation, past and future care and rehabilitation, medical and pharmaceutical expenses as well as any aids or home and vehicle modifications.
The extent of these compensation areas, and your potential compensation, will be established through the claims process – through a variety of appointments and reports which analyse the ongoing impacts of your brain injury. These are all things that your expert injury lawyer will discuss with, and organise for you.
All personal injury claims are impacted by time limitations which can prevent you from claiming at all, so it’s important that you speak with one of our expert brain injury lawyers soon after the accident.
You can speak with one of our expert lawyers today, and get your claim underway – call now for your free case reviewand helpful, expert advice.
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We understand that you are likely in ongoing pain and struggling with the daily challenges of life post-accident. To ensure the entire legal process is as stress-free as possible, our lawyers will always happily come to you – either at the hospital, your home or a local café – wherever is easiest for you.
If you prefer to meet in one of our offices, you are always welcome at our head office in Brisbane’s CBD or you and your lawyer can arrange an appointment at one of our many visited offices.
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