If you have suffered a head injury as a result of an accident or because you have been the victim of crime, you may be able to claim for compensation. The process of claiming compensation can be complicated and there are different procedures to be followed depending how the injury has been caused.

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What to Do If You Suffer a Head Injury
Kingsley Felix
If you have suffered a head injury as a result of an accident or because you have been the
victim of crime, you may be able to claim for compensation. The process of claiming
compensation can be complicated and there are different procedures to be followed depending
how the injury has been caused.
Workplace Injuries and Those Caused by Criminal Acts
Injuries caused as a result of crime are treated differently from other personal injury claims. The
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) provides compensation to victims who have
been injured as a result of a criminal offence providing that the claim is made within two years
of the incident. The CICA will also provide compensation to relatives of crime victims who have
died, as well as to ‘good Samaritans’ who have been injured in the course of helping a victim of
crime.
However, if you have an accident in the workplace this should be recorded in an accident book
and may also need to be logged with the Health and Safety Executive.
Do You Have a Claim for Personal Injury?
A personal injury claim can involve an illness, physical injury or disease and can also be for a
mental or psychological illness or disease. If you have ever suffered an injury, however it was
caused, then there are certain things that you need to know before beginning a claim for
compensation. You need to ensure that you have details about the injury itself as well as
information regarding the circumstances in which the injury occurred. This information could
come from a variety of sources, including medical records and reports, your insurance company
or the police.
Before deciding whether you wish to make a claim for compensation, it is advisable to consult
with a specialist firm of personal injury lawyers to ensure that you are receiving the best advice
about how to proceed. Most personal injury lawyers will act on a no-win, no-fee basis and will
recover their costs from the other party. If your lawyer is unable to negotiate a settlement with
the other party and your case requires court proceedings then this can be a long process.
Claims for Head Injuries
There is no doubt that injuries to the head and brain are among the most serious and can also
form some of the most complex claims for compensation. This is due to the fact that in head
injury claims for compensation a number of specialists will often have to be consulted.
However a personal injury was caused, it is vital to keep accurate records of the circumstances
in which the incident occurred and any medical treatment received, as these will form a key part
of any claim for compensation. Your lawyer will need as much information as possible so that
they can give you accurate advice about whether you have a claim and who it should be
brought against.
Vickie Day writes regularly on legal issues for a range of websites and blogs. She has written
about various types of cases, including head injury claims for compensation.