As
everybody on this site knows, serious brain injuries can be devastating for
everybody involved. In an instant your whole world changes. Even after the
initial shock and trauma subside, what happens in the future poses a huge
challenge for everyone. The devastating effects on the brain injured person and
their family can be far reaching and long lasting.
Sadly, many cases of severe
brain injury are caused as a result of an accident, someone else's negligent
action, or violent crime. In cases such as these there might well be a need for
a solicitor to act on your behalf, and you will need one who understands the
unique and complex nature of brain injury claims. We at B.I.G are happy to be
working closely with the Brain Injury Group, (same name, different organisation,
same aims; to help people affected by severe brain injury) a network of support
specialist solicitors with members across the country, so wherever you are
located they can be there.
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The Brain Injury Group
provides practical answers. They will:
Link you to a local
network of brain injury professionals to support you and your
family
Provide independent
financial advice to help manage your immidiate finances and any urgent problems,
including making sure you are aware of any welfare benefits you are entilted to
and helping you through the application process.
Arrange a specialist
brain injury case mananger to undertake an urgent needs assessment for you and
your family.
Make a family
co-ordinator available to you to help in times of
crisis.
They will be on your side,
and by your side, representing your best interests every step of the
way.
If you think that your
loved one's brain injury has occurred through the fault of someone else, the
Brain Injury Group may be able to help. You can call them free of charge on
0800 6129660 or visit them at www.braininjurygroup.co.uk