Legal Support After Brain Injury – From Claims to Long-Term Care

At Garden House Solicitors, we understand that a brain injury can be one of the most life-altering experiences for individuals and their families. Whether caused by a road traffic accident, medical negligence, or a workplace incident, the consequences can be devastating – physically, emotionally, and financially. Navigating the path from immediate medical needs to securing long-term care and financial stability requires not just expert legal representation, but also compassionate support.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through how legal support can play a pivotal role following a brain injury, from making a compensation claim to ensuring the right long-term care arrangements are in place.

Understanding Brain Injury – More Than a Medical Crisis

Brain injuries range from mild concussions to severe traumatic brain injuries (TBI), often requiring lengthy hospital stays, specialist rehabilitation, and significant lifestyle adjustments. For many, recovery is a lifelong journey. The legal implications are equally complex, especially when the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.

Making a Brain Injury Claim

If a brain injury was the result of an accident or substandard care, you may be entitled to compensation. A specialist brain injury solicitor will help determine whether there is a valid claim and will guide you through each step of the legal process.

Key elements of a successful claim:

· Proving liability – Demonstrating that another party was at fault.

· Assessing damages – Valuing the impact of the injury, including loss of earnings, cost of care, and quality of life.

· Access to interim payments – Where liability is accepted early, these payments can help cover immediate needs like rehabilitation and home adaptations.

Brain injury claims often require detailed medical evidence and input from neuropsychologists, occupational therapists, and care experts. Our legal team works closely with such professionals to build the strongest case possible.

Supporting Rehabilitation and Early Intervention

Legal support after a brain injury isn’t just about compensation. Through collaboration with case managers and healthcare providers, we help secure early rehabilitation support which is often critical in achieving better outcomes.

Under the Rehabilitation Code 2015, insurers and solicitors are encouraged to work together to provide timely interventions for the injured party. As solicitors experienced in brain injury cases, we champion this collaborative approach from day one.

Planning for Long-Term Care and Financial Security

For many clients, the real challenge begins after the legal claim ends. Brain injuries can lead to long-term or permanent care needs, including:

· 24-hour personal care

· Specialist equipment or home modifications

· Ongoing therapy and support services

· Guardianship or deputyship arrangements for those who lack capacity

We help clients access these services through compensation awards and by setting up Personal Injury Trusts to protect their entitlement to means-tested benefits.

In cases where the injured person is unable to make decisions themselves, we assist families in applying to the Court of Protection, ensuring that decisions about health, welfare, and finances are made in their best interests.

Trusted by Headway – The Brain Injury Association

We are proud to be included in the Headway Solicitors Directory, a recognition of our experience and commitment in supporting individuals affected by brain injury.

Being part of this respected directory means clients and their families can be assured of our expertise in handling complex brain injury cases and our dedication to working with integrity, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process.

Why Specialist Legal Support Matters

Brain injury cases are among the most complex areas of personal injury law. They require:

· In-depth knowledge of neuro-injury

· A network of medical and care experts

· An understanding of both legal and practical care pathways

· A firm commitment to supporting clients for the long term

At Garden House Solicitors, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate legal services tailored to each client’s needs. From making an initial claim to helping secure lifelong care, we’re with you every step of the way. Always In Your Corner.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury and need legal advice or support, please get in touch with our specialist team today on 01992 422 128.