Child Brain Injury Solicitor
If your child has experienced a serious or catastrophic brain injury in a traumatic accident, you may be entitled to compensation that can fund their recovery and pay for everything they will need to adjust to their new circumstances. The impact of an injury on the child's life and prospects, their family, and their day-to-day needs will all be taken into account, which can ease any financial burden associated with a serious injury and enable you to focus on your family in the aftermath of an accident.
At Switalskis, our brain injury team supports families through these difficult times. A child brain injury claim is a way to make sure your child has the lifelong care, appropriate rehabilitation, and financial security they need. Our expert brain injury solicitors have years of experience in helping parents through the legal process, and beyond our legal advice, we can put you in touch with the resources and support you need to prepare for the future.
We’ll work closely with you to understand your child's unique needs and the specific nature of their injury, which allows us to work towards a fair settlement. We can often secure interim payments to cover immediate rehabilitation costs and specialist care, and we frequently act on a no win, no fee basis, to minimise any financial worries.
To speak with a specialist child brain injury solicitor, call Switalskis on 0800 1380 458 or contact us through the form on our website.
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To get started, give us a call today on 0800 138 1379, or get in touch with us through our website to find out more about how we can help.
Our personal injury specialists are accredited by the Law Society, Headway and APIL, reflecting the skill and dedication we bring to every case.
We’ve been helping injured people for decades, securing millions in compensation to cover rehabilitation, lost earnings, care, and future needs.
We understand how difficult life can feel after a serious injury. You’ll have a solicitor by your side who listens, supports you, and keeps everything clear and straightforward.
Access to justice should never depend on finances. Many of our cases are funded on a “no win, no fee” basis, so you won’t pay anything unless your claim succeeds.
At Switalskis, our personal injury team has a deep understanding of child brain injury cases founded on many years of experience and a track record of successful claims. We offer specialist legal advice that focuses on the person at the centre of a brain injury claim and the things they need to move forward with their life.
We work closely with the Brain Injury Group and Headway , the UK's leading brain injury charity, which gives us key insights into our clients' needs. We are members of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and have been recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for the quality of the legal services we provide.
Our brain injury solicitors will help you to gather the expert evidence needed to prove what happened and why. We work with a group of medical experts, therapists, and case managers to build a strong case for compensation that covers all of the relevant costs for medical treatment, home adaptations, and specialist equipment. At all stages of the process, we offer emotional support alongside the practical advice and legal expertise you need.
The team at Switalskis aims to take the stress away from you, and we'll handle the legal side of your claim so you can focus on being a parent and caring for your injured child. We have a track record of success in catastrophic injury claims and have secured life-changing compensation for many children. A specialist solicitor will be by your side from the initial consultation through to the final settlement to make the process as easy as possible and work to secure compensation that supports your child's future needs.
“Sam and Maria were responsive and helpful throughout the process. Showing an individual, caring approach by visiting us initially was reassuring and they supported us throughout the claim. With any major turning points they offered a video call to suit our availability. If we do ever need the support of a solicitor again we will definitely get back in contact.”
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"What can I say about Laura, an absolute gem this lady is. Professional, very committed to her job, compassionate. More than helpful, caring and really cared in my opinion about my brother and his recovery.
Every contact we had with Laura was amazing. She is one of those people who puts you at ease right away."
Brain Injury client
I can’t thank Laura enough for the work they have done to date on my behalf and how they represent me. Professional, understanding and always kept me updated with any progress.
They’re always on hand if I have any query’s and make’s sure I understand fully before ending a call. Always contactable whether via email or telephone and have helped massively during a very difficult time and received the same outstanding service from day one.Brain Injury Client
What can I say about Laura, an absolute gem this lady is. Professional, very committed to her job, compassionate. More than helpful, caring and really cared in my opinion about my brother and his recovery.
Every contact we had with Laura was amazing. She is one of those people who puts you at ease right away.
Laura dealt with every problem we put at her feet, every question we had she dealt with and if she could not answer there and then she would find the answers we needed. If we had a problem she would find a solution.
Again always contactable and if she could not respond immediately to a call she would call back within the business day.
Laura thank you for all your hard work.Brain Injury Client
The team at Switalskis were attentive, caring and knowledgeable. I was involved in a serious road accident and suffered a number of serious injuries including a brain injury. Mark visited us at home to explain the litigation procedure and time scale which was a little daunting. He kept us informed of progress and were available to talk to and help us throughout the long process. He achieved very acceptable compensation which will help us rebuild our lives and secure our future. The fee was more than fair for the time and attention we received. We would use Switalskis again and would recommend their services. Thank you
Brain Injury client
The team at Switalskis were attentive, caring and knowledgeable. I was involved in a serious road accident and suffered a number of serious injuries including a brain injury. Mark and Ewan visited us at home to explain the litigation procedure and time scale which was a little daunting. They kept us informed of progress and were available to talk to and help us throughout the long process. They achieved very acceptable compensation which will help us rebuild our lives and secure our future. Their fee was more than fair for the time and attention we received. We would use them again and would recommend their services. Thank you.
Brain Injury Client
If your child has suffered a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, you can usually make a brain injury claim on their behalf. Since children under 18 cannot start legal proceedings themselves, a parent or guardian must act as a litigation friend to start the claim.
To make a successful claim, we must show that your child sustained a brain or head injury in an accident that was not their fault, that another person owed them a duty of care and was negligent in exercising that duty, and that this was the cause of the injuries sustained. There are many circumstances in which these circumstances arise:
If you believe you may be entitled to claim, the experienced solicitors at Switalskis can investigate the facts on your behalf to identify whether someone else is at fault for your child's injuries, and advise you on whether you're able to claim compensation. If so, our serious injury team will help you through every part of the injury claims process and work to secure a fair settlement based on the specifics of your child's case.
To get started, give us a call today on 0800 138 1379, or get in touch with us through our website to find out more about how we can help.
The process for a personal injury compensation claim generally follows the same structure, even when the specific details are very different from case to case. The legal process can feel daunting, but Switalskis aims to break things down into clear steps and our brain injury team will be on hand to guide you through each stage.
The process starts with an initial consultation . This is a chance for you to tell us what happened. We’ll listen with empathy and give you honest, expert legal advice about your options. We’ll explain how we can help and what the next steps will be for your child's brain injury claim.
If you decide to move forward, we begin to gather evidence and conduct an investigation into your child's brain injury. Our team will collect medical records, witness statements, and accident reports, and work with independent medical experts to understand the full extent of the brain injury to determine how much compensation you can expect to receive.
Once we've built a strong case, we'll send the person or organisation responsible for the brain injury a formal letter of claim . We set out the details of the brain injury claim and why we believe they’re at fault for the child's serious injuries. They’ll then have a set amount of time to investigate, respond and accept or deny liability.
Most child injury claims are settled through negotiation, without the need to go to court. If the defendant admits liability, our expert brain injury solicitors will talk to their insurance company and legal team, and aim to agree a settlement that covers all your child's needs. We often seek interim payments during this time to help with immediate costs like rehabilitation or specialist equipment.
If the defendant doesn’t admit fault or won't agree on a fair amount of brain injury compensation, we may start court proceedings . While this may sound daunting, most injury claims still settle before they reach a full trial and it's rare that you'll be expected to appear in court. If your case does go to court, our brain injury solicitor will be there to represent you and fight for your child's rights.
When a brain injury claim is successful, a judge must approve the settlement to ensure it’s fair and in your child's best interests. In many cases, compensation awarded to a child is managed on their behalf until they reach adulthood. Where a child lacks mental capacity after reaching adulthood, the Court of Protection may become involved to manage their compensation on their behalf. The compensation can be a lump sum, periodical payments, or a mix of both, depending on what the child needs to maintain financial security.
A serious brain injury can have life-changing consequences for the rest of a child's life, and compensation is calculated to reflect this serious impact. There are two elements to the compensation payments for brain and head injuries: general damages for pain and suffering, and special damages for financial losses.
General damages compensate for pain, suffering and loss of amenity resulting from the injury. If a child's brain injury causes permanent side effects, this will typically result in more compensation than if they are likely to make a full recovery.
Brain damage can affect a child’s:
Our personal injury solicitors work to ensure that the compensation claim reflects all these factors.
Special damages are for financial losses related to an injury or clinical negligence experienced by the child. This includes the costs for any medical treatment, rehabilitation or therapy, but also things like transport to and from medical appointments, or a parent's lost earnings if they have taken time away from work to care for the child. If your child needs lifelong care or help with daily tasks, this should be factored into compensation.
We look at what the child's life would’ve been like without the injury, and the financial challenges the family may face, to calculate a fair compensation amount. Some cases are complicated by the presence of spinal injuries that make care needs more complicated, and any spinal cord damage can also be accounted for in a personal injury settlement.
As such, there is no standard compensation amount for claims like these. Speak to the team at Switalskis and, following our initial investigations, we can offer practical advice about how much compensation you should expect to receive.
In some cases, you can make a compensation claim on behalf of a loved one who died from or injuries that were caused by an accident. Even with legal and emotional support from Switalskis, these situations can be difficult. Our experts have put together this bereavement guide to help you cope during your period of grief.
If you’ve started the process of making a personal injury claim and are unhappy with your solicitor, the good news is that it’s easy to switch. Switalskis will handle the process on your behalf, and pick up your claim where it left off. Find out more about how we can help in our guide to switching solicitors.
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Case managers act as a central point of support for people who’ve sustained serious injuries, helping coordinate care, access rehabilitation, and rebuild independence. At Switalskis, we regularly work alongside case managers to ensure that our clients receive the practical and emotional support they need.
Choosing the right specialist brain injury solicitor is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your child's future. When you seek advice about claiming for life changing injuries with Switalskis, we are committed to providing a service based on the following principles:
Legal language can be confusing, especially in catastrophic injuries cases. We break down legal terms and explain the claims process in plain English, to give you confidence in the decisions you need to make. We’ll always be available to answer your questions and keep you updated on your brain injury claim, to put your mind at ease while you care for your child.
We know you’re going through a traumatic time. Our personal injury solicitors provide emotional support alongside legal guidance to minimise the stress of legal proceedings and let you focus on your family. We understand the unique pressure that a child brain injury puts on parents and will do what we can to make the process easier for you.
With a track record of success in serious brain injury cases, we have the expertise to keep your claim moving forward and seek the compensation your child may be entitled to. We’re accredited by the Law Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers , which reflects our ability to build the strongest possible case and secure your child's future after a traumatic brain injury.
Your child has the right to dignity, support and the best possible quality of life. We’re passionate about fighting for the compensation and care our clients deserve, and we'll fight to uphold those rights. Whether it’s a brain injury caused by a car accident or medical negligence, we'll work to establish liability and pursue a claim against those responsible.
At Switalskis, our specialist child brain injury team is ready to help you seek compensation and support if your child has sustained a head or brain injury that wasn't their fault. We understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges you’re facing and will provide expert legal advice with a caring approach.
Call us today on 0800 1380 458 or get in touch via the form on our site to learn more about how we can help and start the process of seeking financial compensation.