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Head and Brain Injury Lawyers Canberra

A head injury can change everything, even when it looks minor at first. We help people with brain injuries and their families claim the compensation and care they need.

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$1.4mWorkers comp $650kFall injury

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Head and brain injuries, in short

A head injury can change everything, even when it looks minor at first. We help people with brain injuries and their families claim the compensation and care they need. United Legal is a Canberra firm based in Fyshwick. We work on a No Win, No Fee basis and your first conversation is free.

Head and Brain Injury: what you need to know

Head injuries range from concussion to severe traumatic brain injury. Symptoms such as memory problems, headaches, fatigue, mood changes and difficulty concentrating can last long after the accident.

Brain injuries are sometimes missed at first, especially after a car accident or fall. If you were hit on the head and something does not feel right, see a doctor and make sure it is recorded.

Head and brain injuries we help with

  • Concussion and post-concussion syndrome
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Skull fractures
  • Brain injuries missed or diagnosed late
  • Brain injuries at birth
  • Injuries needing lifelong care

Head and brain injuries

Head injuries can be obvious, like skull fractures, or hidden, like concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Changes to memory, concentration, mood, behaviour and fatigue may not show up straight away and are often missed.

Families often notice the changes first. Their observations, along with neuropsychological testing and specialist reports, are important evidence in a brain injury claim.

Which claim applies to you

How you were injured decides which claim you make: workers compensation if it happened at work, the ACT motor accident scheme if it was a road accident, public liability if you were hurt on someone else's property, or medical negligence if it happened during treatment. If you cannot work long term, a TPD claim through your super may also apply.

Read more about personal injury claims.

Evidence that helps your claim

You do not need to have everything before you call us, but these records make a personal injury claim stronger. Keep copies of anything you have:

  • Medical records, scans and specialist reports
  • Records of time off work and lost income
  • Receipts for treatment, medication and travel
  • Photos of your injuries over time
  • A diary of your symptoms and daily limits

How much could a head and brain injuries claim be worth?

Every claim is different. The amount depends on how the injury happened (which decides the claim type), how serious it is, your lost and future earnings, your treatment needs, and its effect on your daily life. We give you an honest estimate once we understand your situation, and we prepare every claim to get its full value rather than settling early.

Why people choose United Legal

  • Three lawyers on every case. Your claim is checked by more than one experienced lawyer, start to finish.
  • A local Canberra firm since 2004. We know the ACT schemes, insurers, doctors and courts.
  • No Win, No Fee. No upfront costs, and you get a written costs agreement before we start.
  • Serious injury experience. Our results include a $20m+ settlement and a $1.4m workers compensation claim.

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What to do now

  1. See a doctor and follow their treatment plan.
  2. Keep records of your symptoms, time off work and costs.
  3. Report the incident to your employer, the venue or police, depending on how it happened.
  4. Get advice early, before you sign anything from an insurer.

Head and brain injuries: FAQs

My head injury was missed in emergency. Can I claim?
Possibly, as a medical negligence claim, if a reasonably competent doctor would have diagnosed it and the delay caused harm.
Can a family member manage the claim?
Yes. Where a brain injury affects someone's ability to make decisions, a family member or guardian can help run the claim.
Can I claim for concussion?
Yes, if it caused ongoing symptoms. Post-concussion symptoms can last months or longer and affect your work and life.
What if I cannot manage my own claim because of my injury?
A family member can help, and in serious cases a guardian or financial manager can be appointed. We work closely with families.
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
We run these claims on a No Win, No Fee basis. Your first conversation is free, there are no upfront fees, and if your claim is not successful you do not pay our professional fees. You get a written costs agreement before we start.
Is there a time limit?
Time limits and notice requirements apply to every type of claim, and some are short. Get advice as early as you can.

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