Our Serious Injury team headed by Mark Hollinghurst specialises in pursuing claims for compensation for brain injury arising from accidents and assaults. We act for clients throughout Yorkshire and beyond who have suffered all levels of head injury, whether minor, moderate or severe.
Each year an estimated one million people attend hospital A & E departments in the UK following a head injury. It is estimated that across the UK there are around half a million people living with the long-term effects of a traumatic brain injury.
We know that minor and moderate head injuries often cause significant short, medium and even long term difficulties for many, and you are entitled to be fully compensated for those difficulties - which can include problems with returning to work.
More severe brain injuries can lead to life-long problems, impacting on the individual and their families. Accidents by their nature are unexpected and the resulting trauma can be overwhelming, with severe day-to- day consequences.
We offer an approach which goes beyond the everyday understanding between a solicitor and client. We are approachable, accessible, supportive and caring, being part of a team that includes clients’ families and those closely involved in care work - all aiming to provide the maximum benefit and support for them to live and enjoy the best life possible.
Brain Injury can result in a range of problems such as:
- Behaviour and personality - including anxiety, depression, loss of motivation, anger
- Cognitive - including problems with memory, attention and concentration, low tolerance of noise and stress
- Physical - including loss of co-ordination, epilepsy, speech problems, loss of smell and taste, fatigue, sexual problems
The services from our team include the offer of free initial consultations, at home, in hospital or wherever is most convenient. Where appropriate, we offer 'no win no fee' arrangements.
We can also assist with dealing with the Court of Protection and the appointment of a Deputy to look after your finances. Additionally, we can put arrangements in place for a Trust, and arrange for financial advice so your compensation is handled and invested in the most prudent way.
We understand that it is important in many cases for clients and their families to feel that they are not alone in their experience. Mark Hollinghurst’s work in the sector has involved a long-term connection with Headway - the Brain Injury Association. For many years he has been a representative on the Headway Personal Injury Solicitors List. He is a former Chair of York Headway and is now Chair of the recently formed Headway Yorkshire East Coast, also maintaining links with Headway Doncaster.
We are proud to be members of the Brain Injury Group.
We also support the aims of the Child Brain Injury Trust and are approved members of the Child Brain Injury Trust Legal Directory.
