Suffered a Brain Injury? You Could Be Entitled to Substantial Compensation.
A brain injury can change every aspect of a person’s life — their personality, memory, cognitive function, physical abilities and independence. Whether caused by a road accident, fall at work, assault or medical negligence, the consequences are often permanent and the care needs lifelong. Securing the right level of compensation is essential to fund the specialist care, rehabilitation and support needed for the rest of the injured person’s life.
Scottish Claims Helpline connects you with solicitors who specialise in brain injury claims across Scotland on a no win no fee basis. Interim payments are available to cover immediate needs. There is no financial risk to you.
How Much Could You Receive?
| Brain Injury Severity | Typical Award (General Damages) |
|---|
| Minor — concussion with full recovery | £15,000 - £40,000 |
| Moderate — lasting cognitive deficits | £150,000 - £300,000 |
| Moderately severe — significant disability | £250,000 - £400,000 |
| Severe — 24-hour care, minimal awareness | £300,000 - £1,000,000+ |
Based on Judicial College Guidelines for pain and suffering only.
That’s not all. In severe brain injury cases, lifetime care and support costs typically far exceed the general damages. A £300,000 general damages award can become a £5 million+ total settlement when 24-hour care, case management, neuro-rehabilitation, adapted accommodation, specialist equipment and future lost earnings are included.
Who Can Claim?
Anyone who has suffered a brain injury through someone else’s negligence. If the injured person lacks mental capacity, a litigation friend (usually a close family member) brings the claim on their behalf — and there is no time limit while incapacity continues. Family members who provide unpaid care may also have their own claim for the value of that care. Claims arise from road accidents, workplace injuries, medical negligence, assaults and public place accidents.
Brain Injury Claims — Frequently Asked Questions
Minor with recovery: £15,000-£40,000. Moderate: £150,000-£300,000. Severe requiring 24-hour care: £300,000-£1 million+. Lifetime care costs often bring total settlements to several million pounds.
3 years from the accident. If the person lacks mental capacity, there is no time limit while incapacity continues. A litigation friend can bring the claim on their behalf.
Yes. Your solicitor can apply for interim payments to cover immediate rehabilitation, private neuro-rehabilitation, care costs, home adaptations and loss of earnings.
TBI, diffuse axonal injury, concussion with lasting effects, skull fractures, subdural and epidural haematomas, hypoxic brain injury, and any acquired brain injury caused by negligence.
Yes. A litigation friend (usually a close family member) can bring the claim. A court-appointed deputy or guardian then manages the compensation.
Typically 3-5 years because long-term prognosis and care needs must be fully assessed. Interim payments are available much sooner.
How Do I Start My Claim?
It takes 2 minutes. Fill in our short form and one of our specialist Scottish solicitors will call you back — all completely free and with no obligation. You pay nothing unless you win.
About this page: Written by the Scottish Claims Helpline editorial team. Reviewed by a qualified Scottish solicitor. Last reviewed February 2026. Scottish Claims Helpline is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (
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