Advice On Concussion Compensation Claims

By Danielle Nicholson. Last Updated 14th August 2025. If you have suffered a concussion because another party breached their duty of care, then you may be entitled to claim compensation for your head injury.

Within this guide, we’ll explain more about different scenarios where a concussion injury may occur and the duty of care another party may have owed you in these situations. Also, we’ll share some potential personal injury compensation payouts for concussion injuries and how they’re calculated. Other aspects of concussion claims are covered in this guide, including time limits and making a claim with a No Win No Fee solicitor.

If you have any questions about making a claim for concussion compensation, you can contact our team today. Our friendly advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to help answer questions and provide free advice.

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1. What Are The Criteria For Making A Concussion Compensation Claim?
2. Compensation For Concussion – How Much Could I Receive?
3. Common Causes Of Concussion Injuries
4. How Long Do I Have To Make A Concussion Injury Claim?
5. Evidence For A Concussion Compensation Claim
6. How Long Do Concussion Claims Take To Settle?
7. No Win No Fee Concussion Injury Claims

What Are The Criteria For Making A Concussion Compensation Claim?

Before discussing the average payout for a concussion, it’s important to determine whether you have an eligible claim. You may have been in a situation where somebody else was responsible for ensuring your well-being to a reasonable level. This is known as the duty of care. If a breach in this causes you an injury, you might have a valid personal injury claim. However, you need to satisfy the claims criteria.

The eligibility criteria for concussion compensation claims are as follows:

• Existence of a duty of care
• Breach of this duty
• You suffered a concussion due to this breach.

Contact us for a free case assessment if you wish to seek compensation for a concussion.

Compensation For Concussion – How Much Could I Receive?

You may be interested to learn how much compensation for a concussion you might receive if you have a successful personal injury claim.

A concussion compensation claim’s settlement can be split into up to two heads of loss, which are general damages and special damages. While general damages compensate you for the physical pain and emotional suffering, special damages can cover the financial loss associated with your injuries.

Below, you can see a list of brackets from the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The people who figure out the potential value of general damages could refer to these guidelines, as the document publishes suggestive compensation brackets for various injuries

Compensation Figures

Ultimately, a payout could go up to or beyond £1,000,000 or over if it has to account for a series of serious injuries in addition to financial damage, such as medical expenses. This figure was not taken from the JCG. Please also note that this list shouldn’t be seen as a guarantee of compensation.

• The highest compensation bracket is for very severe brain damage, where the JCG guideline is £344,150 to £493,000.
• A payout for a moderately severe brain injury could be in the range of £267,340 to £344,150.
• If you experience a severe intellectual deficit as part of a moderate brain injury, the suggested range is £183,190 to £267,340.
• Brain damage bringing about a moderate intellectual loss could attract an award of £110,720 to £183,190.
• Other moderate brain injuries that impact memory and concentration can lead to an award of £52,550 to £110,720.
• For less severe cases, the guideline range is £18,700 to £52,550.
• Finally, a minor brain injury may lead to a payout of £2,690 to £15,580.
• If your concussion leads to established petit mal epilepsy, the guideline figure is £66,920 to £160,360.

Special Damages In A Concussion Compensation Claim

As we said above, compensation for financial losses can be awarded under special damages. These payments are not simply about reimbursing lost wages. A serious injury such as a concussion can have significant long-term impacts on your health and day-to-day life.

It is often the case that special damages payments will be higher than those awarded under general damages. Possible examples of such costs include:

• Travel Expenses.
• Loss of Earnings.
• Medical bills.
• Care costs.

When making a claim for special damages, you will need to present evidence of your financial losses. This could include payslips and invoices, for example.

This section is intended to offer guidance only. As personal injury claims are assessed individually, we cannot make guarantees regarding compensation. To ask any questions about how compensation for concussion is calculated, or to get a free assessment of your eligibility to claim, contact our advisory team today.

Common Causes Of Concussion Injuries

As discussed earlier, if you would like to make a concussion injury claim, you must be able to prove that the head or brain injury, such as brain damage, occurred in an accident that happened due to a breach of a duty of care that was owed to you. There are various ways in which you could suffer brain damage and concussion-related injuries. These include:

Accidents At Work

While you are at work, your employer owes you a duty of care. This is set out under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HASAWA). They must take all reasonable steps to keep you safe while working and ensure your well-being and health. Should your employer breach this and you suffer a head injury as a result, you might be able to make an accident at work claim.

• For example, when working on a construction site, your employer may need to provide you with personal protective equipment (PPE), such as a helmet or hard hat.

Road Traffic Accidents

Road traffic accidents could also cause severe brain injury. All road users are obligated to comply with the Road Traffic Act 1988 and The Highway Code. They must also ensure that they use the road in ways that avoid injury to each other (and to themselves).

• In a car accident, the momentum following a crash could result in your head hitting the windscreen or the seat in front of you, causing brain damage and concussion symptoms.

Accidents In A Public Place

A slip, trip and fall could result in head injuries in a public place, leading to a concussion. Occupiers (those who control a public space) have a responsibility to keep visitors reasonably safe by taking practical measures, such as highlighting hazards with warning signs. This duty is enshrined by the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957.

• For example, if there’s no wet floor sign, you could slip and hurt yourself due to a spillage. Additionally, a fall down the stairs could result in very severe brain damage if the stairs were uneven, there wasn’t a railing, the railing was broken, or there was insufficient lighting.

The list above only contains a few examples of situations that can result in a head injury. If you would like to discuss the circumstances behind your concussion injury and find out whether you could claim compensation, please get in touch with an advisor from our team.

How Long Do I Have To Make A Concussion Injury Claim?

When making a personal injury claim, you will need to ensure that you start legal proceedings within the correct time limit. Under the Limitation Act 1980, you will generally have 3 years to start your claim. This runs from the date that your accident occurred.

There are certain exceptions to this limitation period. This applies to those:

• Under the age of 18 – In this case, the three-year time limit will not begin until their 18th birthday. Alternatively, a litigation friend could start a claim on the injured party’s behalf prior to this date.
• Who lack the mental capacity to make their own claim – In these cases, the time limit is frozen indefinitely, and a litigation friend could act on their behalf. However, should the person regain this mental capacity, and no claim was made for them, they will have 3 years to do so from the date of recovery.

If you have any questions regarding how long you may have to claim concussion compensation, you can contact our advisors.

Evidence For A Concussion Compensation Claim

If you would like to make a personal injury claim for concussion compensation, you must collect sufficient evidence. This can help prove who is responsible for your injuries, as well as how severe they are. Here are a few examples of the evidence you can submit to support a concussion claim:

• Medical evidence: For example, if you seek medical advice following a brain injury, the medical reports this generates can support your case when claiming compensation.  These can help illustrate the severity of your head injury and what treatment you required.
• Videos of the accident: For example, if your accident was recorded on CCTV, this could potentially be used as evidence.
• Witness contact details: If anyone saw the accident that caused your injury, you can collect their contact information so they can provide a statement later on.
• Photographs: If you have any photographs of the accident scene and your injuries, these could be submitted.

Contact an advisor to learn more about what evidence you could submit to support a personal injury claim for compensation for a concussion.

How Long Do Concussion Claims Take To Settle?

How long concussion compensation claims take varies between cases. That means the time it takes to settle another personal injury claim has no bearing on your own case, as the circumstances could be completely different. Nevertheless, certain factors can influence the length of the process, including: 

• Whether the defendant accepts liability – If they refuse to accept that they are responsible for the incident, this will require more discussion between the 2 parties. 
• The need to go to court – Most concussion compensation claims are settled outside of court, as it is typically a much quicker process. However, it is not always possible to reach an agreement, which may mean that your case has to be heard in court.
• What evidence is required – The amount and type of evidence will affect the time it takes for a solicitor to assess and strengthen your claim. For instance, if both parties supply conflicting evidence, it may be more difficult to reach a conclusion.
• If you are still getting treatment – If you have yet to recover and are receiving ongoing treatment for concussion injury, then it may take longer to get a complete picture of your prognosis and the long-term impact.

If you would like to claim compensation for a concussion, contact our advisory team today. They may be able to connect you with one of our solicitors, who will explain what specific factors may impact the time it takes to settle your case.

No Win No Fee Concussion Injury Claims

If you are eligible to make a personal injury claim for concussion compensation, one of our solicitors could help you make a claim. Furthermore, they may offer their services to you under the terms of a Conditional Fee Agreement, which is a type of No Win No Fee arrangement.

When making a concussion claim under this arrangement, some benefits include:

• Not having to pay any upfront solicitor fees.
• You do not have to pay solicitor fees while your claim is in progress.
• In the event of an unsuccessful claim, you will not need to pay any solicitor fees at all

If your claim succeeds, the solicitor will deduct a success fee from your compensation. There is a legal limit on this percentage, which is taken as payment for the solicitor’s work.

To check your eligibility to work with a No Win No Fee solicitor here at Advice, contact our advisors today. They can also offer free legal advice for your case and answer any questions you may have.

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• Calling 0161 509 2856
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• Or you can use our online contact page.