5 real life ways interim payments helped our clients

If you or a loved one has recently suffered a brain injury it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed. Life has changed in an instant, and it may feel like everything has been turned upside down. Your focus will, understandably, be on you or your loved one’s recovery, and getting the right treatment and support as early as possible is crucial.

One important way we help survivors is by securing interim payments – upfront payments of money you can access while your claim is still ongoing. These payments can cover essential costs like medical care, rehabilitation, home adaptations and everyday expenses. They provide much-needed financial and practical relief while we work on your case.

We know the idea of starting a legal claim might feel stressful or even too much to think about right now. That’s why our team is here to ease the pressure, not add to it. Our job is to fight your corner and make life easier for you and your family. We take the time to listen, understand what you need and work to get this in place as soon as possible.

Here are some real-life examples of how interim payments have made a difference for our clients:

A new home after a life-changing injury

We represent a young man who suffered a severe brain injury after being hit  by a car while cycling. His injury made it impossible for him to live in his existing home, as it was no longer suitable for his needs.

We secured interim payments to:

• Hire a professional case manager to:
  • Find a safe, accessible new home;
  • Arrange for professional movers to handle all aspects of the move;
  • Handle all the necessary paperwork;
  • Recruit a team of carers to help with daily tasks he could no longer manage; and a team of therapists to help his recovery.
• Pay his rent in full in a new, suitable, property.

Thanks to these payments, he now lives in a home with plenty of space for his carers and therapists to support him properly, without worrying about how to pay the bills.

Keeping a family’s home secure

Another client, a married father, suffered life-threatening injuries in an accident. Before his injury, he was the main earner for his family.

After the injury, it became clear he would not be able to return to work. Understandably, his family were anxious about how they would be able to meet their financial obligations without his salary, especially as the claim would not likely finish for another 18 months.

We secured regular interim payments to cover his private treatment costs as well as further payments to assist his family to cover their mortgage, expenses and household bills, on a long-term basis.

These payments have provided financial stability, allowing the family to stay in their home without the fear of falling into debt.

Supporting a husband turned caregiver

Our client, a lady in her seventies, suffered a stroke due to hospital negligence. She lived at home with her husband, who became her main caregiver but struggled to manage the physical and emotional demands of her care.

We secured interim payments to:

• Hire professional carers and therapists to help during the day and night, allowing her husband to return to being her partner, rather than her full-time caregiver;
• Adapt their family home, to make it better suited to accommodate her needs- including the installation of a wetroom.

This support eased the burden on the family, while ensuring our client received the care she needed.

Helping a mother return to work

A working mother suffered a brain injury due to negligent medical treatment. She was devastated by the thought she might never work again, not just because of the financial impact, but also because her career was a key part of her identity.

With interim payments, we hired a vocational case manager to:

• Work with her one-on-one to rebuild her confidence and skills;
• Support her with identifying appropriate potential jobs, writing her CV, undertaking the job applications and interview preparation;
• Guide her step-by-step as she found work suited to her new abilities.

This help gave her the confidence to return to the workplace and regain a sense of independence.

Accessing world-class treatment

Another of our clients, a young father and high earner, worried his brain injury would derail his career. Fast access to specialist treatment was critical to his recovery.

We secured interim payments to provide early access for private medical assessments from leading experts as well as professional help at home with childcare and household chores, to ease the burden off him.

By working closely with our client, his family and the medical team, we focussed on helping him to return to the life he had before his accident.

We’re here to help right now

These are just a few examples of how we’ve helped our clients rebuild their lives while their legal claims are ongoing. Every brain injury is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. We will always take the time to listen to what you need and find the right solutions for you.

You don’t have to wait until your case is settled to get the help you need. Our priority is to make your life easier while you focus on your recovery. If you’d like to learn more about how we can support you and your family after a life-changing brain injury, please feel free to get in touch with our team of solicitors in our specialist Adult Brain Injury Team.  We’re here to help, every step of the way.