Children’s Head Injuries

A head or brain injury amongst children can sadly be the cause of hidden disability and they often go undiagnosed. Over 5,000 children a year may sustain head injuries caused through accidents that should have been avoided.

Head injuries amongst children can put them at risk of continued co-ordination and memory problems. Head injuries amongst children may not be apparent and the cause of a head injury can be through a number of things such as a knock to the head, near choking, drowning or illness.

One of the worrying factors about head injuries among children is they may look and act normally until they are put under pressure or face a situation they are unaccustomed to such as the transition from primary school to secondary school. This can be difficult for any young person but for those who have suffered a brain injury they may suffer difficulty in thinking, making friends and managing their behaviour in class. Issues such as these may have a major negative impact on their lives.

Common effects to look for if a child suffers from an accident involving an injury to their head is a shortened attention span, memory problems, extreme fatigue and problems with co-ordination and balance. Early intervention and treatment is vital if your child has suffered from a head injury.

You also need to look signs of concussion after a child has suffered a head injury. Some of the signs of concussion are if a child is dazed, confused, has double vision, answers simple questions slowly and has increased sensitivity to light and noise.

If your child has suffered a head/brain injury caused through no fault of their own then you could be entitled to claim for compensation on their behalf. If your child has suffered a head injury while at school or in a public place that was caused due to the negligence of another person then get in touch with Accident Consultant today.

Here at Accident Consultant we are personal injury accident specialists, we work on a no win no fee basis and have helped thousands of people to claim the compensation that they deserve. It is your legal and civil right to claim for compensation after an accident that was caused through no fault of your own and in the case of a child it is your legal right to claim for compensation on their behalf.

If you would like more information about what Accident Consultant could do for you then get in touch with us today by calling us on 08081 68 69 70 or by filling in our online claim form.