Brain Injury Awareness Month: Finding Support
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, encouraging us to share knowledge and raise awareness of the life-changing impact brain injury can have.
In the UK, around 40,000 traumatic brain injuries occur every year; whether caused by an accident, medical negligence, or another incident. At JCP Solicitors our Serious Injury Solicitors provide expert legal advice and guidance to support our Clients to navigate the path to recovery and live fulfilled lives.
Here are ways to find support, for yourself or a loved one, following brain injury.
Connect with Brain Injury Charities and Peer Support Groups
National and local charities provide essential resources, including support groups, rehabilitation programs, and financial assistance. JCP Solicitors is proudly recognised by Headway, a leading brain injury charity in the UK, as specialist solicitors who can provide expert advice. Headway offers advice, guidance, and can signpost you to community support networks.
Many survivors find comfort and guidance in peer support groups, where they can connect with others who have experienced similar challenges. Groups provide a platform to share experiences, gain advice, and combat feelings of isolation. JCP Solicitors supports local Headway Groups and the South West Wales Brain Injury Group (SWWBIG), both provide a forum for individuals with a personal or professional interest in ABI, with SWWBIG running an annual conference to share knowledge and raise awareness of brain injury in South West Wales.
Seek Specialist Legal Advice
If your brain injury resulted from an accident, medical negligence, or an assault, you may be entitled to compensation. A specialist Brain Injury Solicitor can help you secure funding for rehabilitation, medical treatment, and long-term care. Legal claims can also cover lost earnings, home adaptations, and support for family members.
Access Medical and Rehabilitation Services
Rehabilitation plays a crucial role in recovery after a brain injury. The NHS offers various neurorehabilitation services, and JCP Solicitors can signpost you to a number of private rehabilitation options that a claim could help to fund.
Understand Your Employment and Financial Rights
A brain injury can impact your ability to work, making it essential to understand your rights regarding employment, benefits, and compensation. You may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or other financial support. Headway provides information to help support those with brain injuries with welfare and benefits and give return to work guidance here.
Meet The JCP Solicitors Brain Injury Team:
Keith Thomas, Director and Head of Injury Services, specialises in cases of maximum severity and leads on cases of birth or acquired brain injury. Listed on the Headway Panel of approved solicitors.
Matthew Owen, Director and Head of Medical Negligence, supports victims of medical negligence involving brain and birth injury, is a member of the Law Society Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel and listed on the Headway Panel of approved solicitors.
Thomas Rees, a Director in Medical Negligence, manages a varied caseload and can advise on catastrophic birth/brain and spinal injuries, amputation claims, gynaecological, orthopaedic and cases involving cancer.
Lauren Protheroe, a Director in Medical Negligence, has experience in dealing with a range of medical negligence cases including supporting with complex birth injury cases.
Kirsty Meech, a Director in Catastrophic Injury, specialises in representing clients who have suffered traumatic acquired brain injuries.
Carlos Land, a Director in Catastrophic Injury, leads on cases in which clients have suffered life changing and catastrophic injuries, including loss of limb, polytrauma, spinal injuries and brain injuries.
Sarah Fawkes-Grey, Associate Solicitor in Catastrophic Injury, specialises in claims involving traumatic brain injuries as a result of road traffic accidents, work-based accidents or criminal incidents, known as CICA Claims.
At JCP Solicitors, our specialist Serious Injury team support individuals and families dealing with brain injury claims, ensuring they receive the compensation, rehabilitation, and guidance they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered a brain injury, get in touch with us on 03333 209244 or email hello@jcpsolicitors.co.uk for expert legal advice tailored to your needs.