A financial award can only ever go so far in respect of truly compensating a person who has suffered a serious brain injury. However, the Courts work on the essential principle that compensation should put you in the position you would have been in had the injury not occurred. In practical terms, this means that you will be compensated for: Loss of earnings if you had time off work Future loss of earnings if you cannot return to work at all, or need to work in a reduced capacity Private medical costs, such as follow-up scans and outpatient appointments Rehabilitation expenses, such as physiotherapy and speech therapy Care packages, where support is needed to help with daily living tasks Special adaptations to your home or car to accommodate your new needs Travel expenses for your trips to attend therapy and medical appointments Pain and suffering caused by the injury – the more serious your injury, the higher the compensation Loss of amenity, which relates to how your quality of life has been affected by the brain injury, such as the loss of hobbies or sports As you can imagine, there is no average compensation for brain injury claims. Factors such as someone’s age, career, the severity of their injuries and their long-term care needs will all affect the value of the claim. The advantage of using a specialist brain injury solicitor like Osbornes Law is that we have expert knowledge of this type of injury. We will value your claim accurately to ensure you get the compensation you need to protect your future.