We are personal injury solicitors specialising in claiming compensation for clients who have been hit on the head at work. Catherine Smith has experience with head injury at work claims, and introduces our services in this video.

Read more about head injuries at work below, or use our free legal advice service opposite to ask us a question or to get started making a claim.

Head Injury At Work Claims

Head and brain injuries vary widely in their severity. A hit to the head can cause no damage at all, or else result in superficial injuries, such as cuts, bruises and headaches. A harder hit to the head however can cause any number of conditions, including brain damage and permanent disability. With a severe head injury you may be unable to work for an extended period of time, or ever again, and will be likely to require a great deal of ongoing care and support. In such circumstances, head injury claims can be of the utmost importance, and may result in very substantial sums of compensation being awarded.

Typical Causes Of Head Injuries At Work

Every year over a million people attend hospital with a head injury. Around 135,000 of those are subsequently admitted. In the workplace, head injuries are especially common on construction sites, and result mainly from
falls from height (for example falls from ladders, scaffolding and roofs), being struck by objects falling from height and falls from machinery and vehicles. Your employer has a duty to risk assess all aspects of your employment and reduce the risk of accidents occurring to the lowest level possible. Employers should provide adequate personal protective equipment in the form of hard hats, and make sure that workers wear them if a task involves a head injury risk.

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Head Injuries Can Cause Brain Damage

The brain is made up of around 100 billion nerve cells. Even mild head injuries can result in damage to a portion of these nerve cells, support cells and blood vessels around them. If the connections between these groups of nerve cells are severed or stretched, parts of the brain may have difficulty communicating with other parts. With more serious head injuries the vessels in the brain may be bleeding, or the brain may be swelling due to the accumulation of fluid and pressure, potentially culminating in permanent brain damage or death.

The Ongoing Effects Of Head Injuries

The effects of a head injury can be negligible or life changing, both for the victim and for those around them. Such injuries may result in either temporary or permanent mental impairment. Victims may experience memory loss, lapses in concentration, and increased sensitivity to light or noise. They will also be more prone to anxiety, depression and other personality disorders. Physical symptoms may include regular headaches, dizziness and speech impairment. In serious cases of brain damage victims may be confined to a wheelchair, or remain in a coma for an extended period of time.

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Addressing An Injured Person's Medical Needs

The critical factor in work related head injury claims, is that a comprehensive and cost effective schedule of medical treatment is worked out to meet current and future needs. A number of professional services may be used to meet an injured person’s requirements, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and speech / language therapists.

Head Injury At Work Compensation Claims

Bartletts Solicitors have been protecting and supporting clients for 150 years and enjoy a reputation nationwide for trusted legal advice. We are specialists in work related head injury compensation claims having successfully represented employees who have been injured across a range of industries. Call us today on 0800 158 2454 for a free consultation regarding your case or to begin a claim. You can also contact us for free legal advice via our new Live Chat function.