Head injury solicitor
Lawyers for brain and head injury claims in the Glasgow area of Scotland.
At Austin Lafferty Solicitors, our personal injury team supports individuals who have sustained head and brain injuries because of another party’s negligence.
Where trauma to your head was caused by unsafe practices or a failure in duty of care, we can provide straightforward advice about your options and the compensation you may be entitled to claim.
A head injury can have serious and lasting effects. Damage to the brain may cause persistent headaches, memory loss, changes in mood, reduced concentration, and difficulties with speech or movement. In more severe cases, a brain injury can result in permanent disability and the need for long-term medical care and support. Even injuries described as mild can interfere with sleep, work, and personal relationships, reducing independence and overall wellbeing.
Head and brain injuries can occur in a variety of circumstances. Falls from height or slips on hazardous surfaces may result in sudden impact to the head. Road traffic collisions, especially those involving significant force, are a common cause of traumatic brain injury. Workplace accidents, including incidents involving falling objects or unsafe systems of work, can also lead to serious head trauma.
We offer a complimentary first consultation with an experienced head injury solicitor. During this meeting, we will discuss how the injury occurred, consider the strength of your claim, and clearly outline your funding options. We understand that victims of a head or brain injury may require additional support, so please inform our team of any reasonable adjustments that would help you feel at ease throughout the process.
Types of claim
Head injuries of any nature can bring significant emotional strain and financial pressure for both the individual and their family.
You may be entitled to seek compensation for immediate pain and suffering, as well as the wider impact the injury has had on your daily life. A head injury solicitor will assess not only your current symptoms but also the long-term effects of the trauma.
Compensation can include the cost of medical treatment, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, counselling, and specialist therapies. In cases involving severe and lasting impairment, compensation can reflect the cost of lifelong care and assistance, such as ongoing support or home adaptations.
If your brain injury has limited your ability to work, your claim may include loss of earnings and any reduction in future earning capacity.
Why choose us as your head injury lawyer?
At Austin Lafferty Solicitors, we recognise that a head or brain injury can affect every aspect of your life. Physical symptoms are often accompanied by changes in mood, personality, and confidence, along with financial uncertainty.
Our team handles head injury claims with sensitivity, careful preparation, and close attention to medical evidence. We work to secure compensation that properly reflects both your present circumstances and your long-term needs, while guiding you through the claims process in a clear and supportive way.
Frequently asked questions about head injury claims
A head injury can refer to trauma to the scalp, skull, or brain. A brain injury specifically involves damage to the brain itself and may lead to cognitive, behavioural, or physical impairment.
Yes. Employers are required to provide a safe working environment. If unsafe conditions or failures in supervision led to your injury, you may be entitled to pursue a claim.
Yes. If an accident has worsened an existing condition, you may still be entitled to compensation for the additional harm caused.
A claim can include past and future loss of earnings. In more serious cases, it may also account for retraining, long-term care, and necessary adjustments to your home.
There is no minimum level of severity. Claims can arise from concussion and moderate brain injury through to severe traumatic brain injury, provided negligence can be established.
Yes. You do not need a final diagnosis to begin a head injury claim. Medical investigations can continue while the legal process is underway, and expert reports are usually obtained to assess the full extent of the injury.
Yes. In appropriate cases, interim payments can be secured before a final settlement is agreed. These advance payments can help with urgent costs such as rehabilitation, care, or lost income while the claim progresses.
The claims process
Broadly speaking, you have three years from the incident or from when you reasonably became aware of your condition (such as after a stay in hospital) to make a claim. After this point, the legal deadline for filing a lawsuit has passed.
During the case, you must present evidence including medical reports, witness statements, wage confirmations and expense receipts. Medical evidence from your GP and relevant specialists is also essential for injury claims. Our personal injury solicitors will explain what is needed for your specific case and support you in compiling the relevant information.
Court cases typically take months or years to complete. If settled out of court, the opponent's insurer pays legal fees and outlays, though some costs may be deducted from your award. When cases proceed to court and you win, the losing party usually pays your costs. Your solicitor will explain all fee and financial arrangements at the outset and put everything you need to know in writing.