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I was constantly kept up to date. I have used other Solicitors in the past but dealing with Goodmans Law was a whole different experience. I could not have asked for anything more.
Mrs R - rated the service from Goodmans Law as excellent
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The service I received from Goodmans Law was excellent. My case handler was fantastic and could not do enough to help. I really appreciated her attention to detail.
Mrs W - rated service from Goodmans Law as excellent
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I was regularly updated by Carol Hopwood and her assistant. I highly commend them both. There is nothing they could have done to improve the service I received. I would not hesitate to recommend Goodmans Law. They were fantastic.
Mr B - rated the service from Goodmans Law for his serious injury claim as excellent.
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Martin Short was always very patient, courteous and explained everything in full to me. Goodmans Law are clearly a very reputable firm.
Mrs P - rated the service from Goodmans Law as excellent.
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Having instructed Goodmans Law, I would not go to any other Solicitor. The service I received from my Solicitor Simon was excellent.
Mr J - rated the service from Goodmans Law as excellent.
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Kate my Solicitor was fantastic. She was always professional and kept me up to date. My case settled sooner than expected and the process was not as 'painful' as I had feared.
Mrs B - rated the service from Goodmans Law as excellent.
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We were very impressed with our Solicitor. We built up a good relationship and were extremely grateful for the service we received throughout a very difficult time.
Mr L - rated the service from Goodmans Law as excellent.
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS WEEK
May 9th to 15th 2011 is Brain Injury Awareness Week
Every year around 1 million people attend UK Accident and Emergency departments for treatment of a head injury. Around 85% of these are assessed as “mild” injuries.
Even mild brain injury can have serious and long term consequences. These can include problems with relationships and the normal social and every day activities that most of us take for granted, as well as lasting physical impairment.
The warning symptoms of mild brain injury can be very subtle and are difficult to diagnose. For this reason brain injury is sometimes called “The Hidden Disability”.
It is estimated that up to ¾ of mild brain injuries may be missed, either through patients not seeking medical attention or by medical professionals failing to identify the symptoms.
For those whose injuries are identified and treated, there is small but significant risk of developing complications.
It is vitally important that people are aware of the signs to look out for and always seek medical treatment
Carol Hopwood is a brain injury specialist solicitor at Goodmans Law in Liverpool.
“With local authorities facing cuts it is more important than ever that patients and their families are made aware of the signs of brain injury.
“Early medical intervention can make the vital difference to long term prospects of recovery and quality of life but it is only too easy for the symptoms to be missed, or confused with other conditions such as depression.
“The effects of brain injury are far reaching and long lasting, not only for the patient but for the whole family. Sadly young people are often most at risk so it is vital that parents know the signs to look out for and act quickly if they are concerned.”
Common Causes of Brain Injury
Brain injury is commonly caused by a blow to the head that results in damage to the brain. Those most at risk are young men aged 15 to 29.
The most common causes of brain injury are :-
Road traffic accidents
Accidents at work
Accidents during sports or leisure pursuits
Assault
Falls
What To Look Out For
Physical problems such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, visual disturbance, sensitivity to light or sound
Sleep disturbance
Behavioural or mood changes including irritability or depression
Difficulties with attention, concentration or memory
Goodmans Law
Goodmans Law is a solicitors practice specialising in medical negligence and serious personal injury law. Carol Hopwood, Director, is a brain injury specialist solicitor and Head of Serous Injuries.
For more information please contact our first response team on freephone 0800 073 0385 or by email at FRT@goodmanslaw.co.uk
We are available from 8am to 8pm every business day.
