HEAD INJURIES
Brain Damage: is an injury to the brain which can cause
a reduction and/ or loss in physical and mental ability. Injury can range
from a being in a vegetative state to having reduced concentration and/
or memory.
Between £9,000 and £235,000 depending on:
- Mental ability;
- Effect on life span;
- Physical ability;
- Dependence on others;
- Ability to communicate;
- Behavioural problems;
- Presence of Epilepsy;
- Effect on work and life;
- How serious the injury is.
Minor Head Injury: this would include cuts, bruising
and knocks to the head. Any brain damage will be minor if at all.
Between £1,300 and £7,425 depending on:
- How serious the injury is;
- The recovery time;
- Whether a full recovery is made;
- Whether there are or have been headaches.
Where recovery takes place within a couple of weeks the amount of compensation will be at the lower end.
Epilepsy
(a) Established Grand Mal: is a type of Epilepsy which
causes involuntary fits and the inability to breathe.
Between £58,500 and £87,500
(b) Established Petit Mal: is a lesser type of Epilepsy
which causes short periods of unconsciousness.
Between £32,000 and £76,350
(c) Other Epileptic Conditions
Between £6,100 and £15,250
In each case of Epilepsy the amount of compensation will depend on:
- The need for medication and it’s effectiveness;
- How any medication effects quality of life;
- The effect on working and/ or social life;
- Behavioural problems;
- Likely outcome.
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