Head/Brain Injury
Approximately one million people every year attend hospital as a result of sustaining a head injury. If the injury is severe then 85% of those individuals will have ongoing problems one year after the event. Road traffic accidents are the most common cause of these injuries. A head injury can instantly change your life. Often there are cognitive problems, loss of memory, difficulties with planning, organising, prioritising and problem solving, loss of concentration, co-ordination, movement, sight, smell, taste and sexual dysfunction, difficulty speaking, breathing as well as emotional and behavioural problems and fatigue.
It is very hard to come to terms with such life changing events. Getting specialist help and support can make all the difference to your quality of life.
There are an enormous number of spinal injuries every year. The results are life changing. Often those with spinal injuries will be wheelchair users and need to look in a completely different way at how they live their lives. The claims are complex because the human spinal column is complex and understanding the medical nature of the injury is exceedingly important when coming to decisions as to what the future will hold and what treatment is needed.
Learning to adjust to life after an amputation can be a very difficult process not only for the injured party but also for the family and friends.
We will help you through the rehabilitation whilst also managing your legal claim. We have access to leading medical experts, who can assess your care needs and identify the right prosthesis for you. Our experience in this field will help you to plan for the future.It is vital that those who have had an amputation are represented by a specialist solicitor who understands the extent of the damage and who can maximise the value of your claim.
These claims are financially complex to calculate. They involve dependency awards and working out what the deceased would have gone on to do had the accident not happened. They require specialist handling, but also the utmost sensitivity. Our team handle these cases every day, so you know that we will ensure that you receive every support and our utmost compassion.
Establishing clinical negligence can be far from straightforward. In essence a medical professional is negligent if the treatment or care he/she provides falls below an acceptable standard. Because medical claims are complicated it is important that you instruct a specialist clinical negligence solicitor. We have a dedicated team of catastrophic injury solicitors with many years of experience representing children and adults. We have an extensive network of experts including barristers, case managers and other medics all of whom work closely together with you to ensure that you make the best recovery and we obtain the maximum damages available to you.
Rix & Kay are the experts in handling catastrophic injury claims. The team will travel to meet you in your own home (or wherever is more convenient to you). Our initial consultation is free of charge. We will provide you with impartial independent advice, focus on your particular needs and recognise everyone is different and needs change accordingly.
The work involved in bringing a catastrophic case is enormous, we have developed a specialist team who carry fewer cases than ‘Corporate Giants’ so we will always have the time and resources to devote to you, ensuring that we maximise the value of your claim.