Our experienced Brain Injury Solicitors provide clear, compassionate support when you need it most.
A brain injury can change everyday life in ways that are not always immediately visible. Memory, concentration, communication, behaviour, mobility and emotional wellbeing may all be affected. For families, the changes can be equally difficult to understand and adjust to.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, we represent people whose brain injuries were caused or made worse by someone else’s negligence. We understand that every injury is different, and that the legal claim must reflect the individual, their relationships, their work and the support they may need in the years ahead.
Our specialist Serious Injury Solicitors combine careful legal preparation with a compassionate and straightforward approach. Brian Barr Solicitors is recognised as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2026 and is ranked in Chambers UK, reflecting our experience in personal injury work.
We are based in Manchester and support clients and families throughout England and Wales. We offer No Win No Fee agreements in many suitable cases, and we explain funding clearly before you decide whether to proceed.
You do not need to understand the legal process or have every medical document ready before speaking to us. Share your story with our Brain Injury Solicitors, and we will listen carefully, answer your questions and explain what options may be available.
A brain injury can change everyday life in ways that are not always immediately visible. Memory, concentration, communication, behaviour, mobility and emotional wellbeing may all be affected. For families, the changes can be equally difficult to understand and adjust to.
At Brian Barr Solicitors, we represent people whose brain injuries were caused or made worse by someone else’s negligence. We understand that every injury is different, and that the legal claim must reflect the individual, their relationships, their work and the support they may need in the years ahead.
Our specialist Serious Injury Solicitors combine careful legal preparation with a compassionate and straightforward approach. Brian Barr Solicitors is recognised as a Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2026 and is ranked in Chambers UK, reflecting our experience in personal injury work.
We are based in Manchester and support clients and families throughout England and Wales. We offer No Win No Fee agreements in many suitable cases, and we explain funding clearly before you decide whether to proceed.
You do not need to understand the legal process or have every medical document ready before speaking to us. Share your story with our Brain Injury Solicitors, and we will listen carefully, answer your questions and explain what options may be available.
You may be able to make a Brain Injury Claim if another person or organisation failed to take reasonable care and that failure caused your injury or made it worse. This usually means showing that they owed you a duty of care, breached that duty and caused the brain injury.
These claims commonly arise from:
Brain injuries are not always diagnosed straight away. You may have been discharged after an accident but continued to experience problems with memory, concentration, fatigue, balance, communication or behaviour. A delayed diagnosis does not necessarily prevent a claim, although medical evidence will be needed to connect the injury to what happened.
You do not need to establish liability yourself before speaking to us. Our team can investigate the circumstances, obtain the relevant evidence and advise whether you have reasonable grounds to pursue Brain Injury Compensation.
You may be able to make a Brain Injury Claim if another person or organisation failed to take reasonable care and that failure caused your injury or made it worse. This usually means showing that they owed you a duty of care, breached that duty and caused the brain injury.
These claims commonly arise from:
Brain injuries are not always diagnosed straight away. You may have been discharged after an accident but continued to experience problems with memory, concentration, fatigue, balance, communication or behaviour. A delayed diagnosis does not necessarily prevent a claim, although medical evidence will be needed to connect the injury to what happened.
You do not need to establish liability yourself before speaking to us. Our team can investigate the circumstances, obtain the relevant evidence and advise whether you have reasonable grounds to pursue Brain Injury Compensation.
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Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr
Personal Injury Solicitor & Director, Brian Barr.
Director, Brian Barr
Securing Brain Injury Compensation can be difficult because the full effects of the injury may not be clear straight away. A fair settlement must consider both the immediate medical position, and the impact on work, relationships, independence and the support that may be needed in the future.
Since 2002, we have supported individuals and families affected by serious injuries, including cases where the full impact was not immediately recognised. Our Brain Injury Solicitors work with appropriate medical and other specialists to understand how the injury has affected every part of your life. This may include rehabilitation, care, lost earnings, accommodation, equipment and long-term financial needs. We will explain the evidence clearly, keep you informed and make sure the claim reflects your individual circumstances.
Where possible, we will also consider whether interim payments can be requested to help with urgent costs while the claim continues. If your case has already started elsewhere and you are concerned that the long-term impact of your injury is not being fully understood, we can review the position and advise whether transferring your claim may be appropriate.
Our team can investigate liability, deal with insurers, arrange specialist evidence and calculate the wider financial impact of the injury.
There is no standard amount of compensation for a brain injury. The value of a claim depends on the severity of the injury, the symptoms experienced, the likely prognosis and the effect on the person’s independence, relationships and ability to work.
The figures in the table below are taken from the 18th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines, published in 2026. They provide guideline ranges for general damages, which compensate for the injury itself and its effect on your quality of life. The overall value of a claim may be considerably different once the injured person’s individual circumstances and future needs are taken into account.
| Type of Injury | Compensation |
|---|---|
| Vey Severe Brain Injury | £372,570 to £533,720 |
| Moderately Severe Brain Injury | £289,420 to £372,570 |
| Moderate Brain Injury (i) | £198,320 to £289,420 |
| Moderate Brain Injury (ii) | £119,860 to £198,320 |
| Moderate Brain Injury (iii) | £56,890 to £119,860 |
| Less Severe Brain Injury | £20,240 to £56,890 |
| Minor Brain Injury | £2,920 to £16,870 |
Compensation may also include financial losses and expenses caused by the injury, such as lost earnings, rehabilitation, professional care, support provided by family members, specialist equipment, transport and adaptations to the home or vehicle. In more serious cases, the claim may need to account for suitable accommodation, long-term care and reduced future earning capacity.
You do not need to have every medical record, expert report or detail of the claim ready before contacting us. An initial conversation can begin with what happened, when the injury occurred and how it has affected you or your family.
Our Brain Injury Solicitors will listen carefully, assess whether the circumstances may support a claim and explain the options available. If the injured person is unable to contact us themselves, a relative can make the initial enquiry on their behalf.
Brian Barr Solicitors is a firm of specialist personal injury solicitors in Manchester, with years of experience in making Brain Injury Claims. We offer a free, no-obligation initial assessment. No Win No Fee agreements are available in many suitable cases, and we will explain the funding arrangements clearly before you decide whether to proceed.
Contact our team today for a free assessment of your case. You can call us on the number at the top of the page, WhatsApp us or fill out our online enquiry form below, and we will help you understand what happens next.
You will generally have three years to begin court proceedings for a claim. This usually runs from the date of the accident or, in some circumstances, the date you first knew that your injury was linked to another person’s negligence.
Different rules can apply where the injured person is a child. The three-year limitation period will usually not begin until their 18th birthday, meaning they generally have until the age of 21 to start proceedings if a claim has not already been brought on their behalf.
The position may also be different where the injury leaves someone without the mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings. In these circumstances, the usual limitation period may be suspended while that lack of capacity continues.
Brain injuries caused by violent crime may be dealt with differently. Applications to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority will normally need to be made within two years of the incident, although exceptions can apply.
Time limits can become complicated, particularly where a brain injury was diagnosed later or affects the injured person’s capacity. If you are unsure whether you are still able to claim Brain Injury Compensation, it is important to seek specialist legal advice as soon as possible.
A strong claim will usually rely on both medical and practical evidence showing what happened, the nature of the injury and how it has affected your life.
This may include:
You do not need to gather all of this before contacting us. Our Brain Injury Solicitors can identify the evidence required, obtain relevant records and arrange appropriate specialist assessments where necessary.
Yes, in some circumstances. This is particularly relevant in cases where the injured person is a child or does not have the mental capacity to conduct legal proceedings themselves.
A suitable adult, often a parent or close family member, may be able to act as a litigation friend. Their role is to make decisions about the claim in the injured person’s best interests.
For a child, a claim can be brought by a litigation friend at any point before they turn 18. If no claim has been started by then, the usual three-year limitation period will generally begin on their 18th birthday.
Where an adult lacks capacity to conduct the claim, different time-limit rules may apply. Our Brain Injury Solicitors can advise on the appropriate arrangements and help families understand who can act on behalf of the injured person.
A traumatic brain injury is caused by an external force to the head, such as a road traffic collision, fall, workplace accident or assault. An acquired brain injury develops after birth and may result from events such as a stroke, infection or loss of oxygen. The terms are often used to distinguish injuries caused by trauma from those caused by a medical event.
The legal basis of the claim remains the same. Compensation may be available where another person or organisation negligently caused the injury or made its effects worse. For an acquired brain injury, this may include a delayed diagnosis, avoidable loss of oxygen or other negligent medical treatment.
There is no standard timeframe for a Brain Injury Claim. Some cases can be resolved more quickly, while others take longer because the medical position, future care needs and financial impact of the injury must be understood properly before settlement is considered.
The length of the claim can depend on factors such as whether liability is disputed, how long it takes for the medical prognosis to become clearer, and whether specialist evidence is needed on rehabilitation, care, accommodation or future loss of earnings.
In cases like these, it is often important not to settle too early. A settlement should reflect the long-term effects of the injury as accurately as possible, particularly where future support or care may be required.
We will keep you updated throughout the claim and explain any factors that may affect how long your case is likely to take.
Many claims are settled through negotiation without the need for a trial. Our solicitors will usually work with the other party and their insurers to resolve issues around liability, medical evidence and the value of your compensation.
In some cases, court proceedings may need to be started if responsibility is disputed, there is disagreement over the value of the claim, or a legal deadline is approaching. Starting proceedings does not necessarily mean that your case will go to trial, as a settlement can still be reached afterwards.
If court involvement does become necessary, we will explain what to expect, prepare the evidence carefully and support you throughout the process. Our focus will always be on protecting your position while seeking an outcome that properly reflects the impact of your injury.
It may be possible to secure an interim payment before the final settlement is reached. This is an advance on your compensation and can help meet important costs while the wider claim is still being assessed.
Interim payments may be used for urgent needs such as rehabilitation, professional care, specialist equipment, home adaptations or other support linked to your injury.
They are not available in every case, but may be possible where liability has been admitted or the legal requirements for an interim payment are otherwise met. Our Brain Injury Solicitors will consider whether an interim payment can be pursued and advise you on the options available.
Yes. You can seek advice from another solicitor if you are unhappy with how your claim is being handled, whether the case is at an early stage or has been progressing for some time.
People may consider changing solicitors because of:
Brian Barr Solicitors can review the progress of your claim, discuss your concerns and advise whether transferring the case may be appropriate. If you decide to change solicitors for a personal injury claim, we can usually deal with the transfer directly with your existing solicitor and explain any funding arrangements before you proceed.
We can help with claims involving a wide range of traumatic and acquired brain injuries, from injuries caused by a serious impact to the head to those resulting from bleeding on the brain or an avoidable loss of oxygen.
These may include traumatic brain injuries, concussions, brain haemorrhages, hypoxic or anoxic brain injuries, and injuries caused or worsened by medical negligence.
We also have experience with more specific injuries, including Subdural Haematoma Claims, where bleeding develops between the brain and its outer covering, and Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Claims, involving bleeding in the space surrounding the brain.
The medical label is only one part of the claim. We will also consider how the injury has affected your independence, work, relationships, care needs and future, so that any Brain Injury Compensation sought reflects the wider impact on your life.
Yes, you may still be able to claim compensation even if you were partly responsible for the accident that caused your brain injury.
This is known as contributory negligence. It means that more than one person may have contributed to what happened. For example, another road user may have caused a collision, but your own actions may also be found to have played a part.
If contributory negligence applies, your compensation can be reduced to reflect your share of responsibility. It does not automatically prevent you from bringing a claim.
These cases can involve complicated questions about how an accident happened and who was responsible. Our solicitors can review the evidence, deal with any allegations made against you and advise how shared responsibility could affect your claim.
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