An accident can not only have physical, but also serious neurological consequences. When you suffer brain injury due to an accident, this is referred to as non-congenital brain injury (ACI). This injury can completely change your life: you may experience permanent restrictions in work, memory, concentration and social contacts.

At Arslan Lawyers we assist victims of ACI to safeguard their rights and obtain appropriate compensation.

What is non-congenital brain injury (ACI)?

ACI is brain injury that occurs after birth due to an external event or an internal cause, such as lack of oxygen. In personal injury cases, it often concerns brain injury caused by:

• Traffic accidents (rear-end collisions, motor accidents, bicycle accidents)

• Work accidents (falls from height, blows to the head)

• Medical errors (for example lack of oxygen during surgery)

• Violent crimes or assault

Consequences of ACI

The consequences of ACI are often significant and vary from person to person. Possible symptoms include:

• Memory and concentration problems

• Decreased physical resilience and rapid fatigue

• Emotional changes (irritability, mood swings)

• Physical limitations (paralysis symptoms, balance disorders)

• Problems with work and social relationships

Many victims find that their environment does not always understand how serious ACI is, because symptoms are often invisible.

Compensation in case of ACI

Victims of ACI are entitled to full compensation. Think of:

• Medical costs (treatments, therapies, medication, aids)

• Loss of income (both now and in the future)

• Home and transport adjustments (wheelchair, stairlift, adapted car)

• Household help and care

• Emotional damages for pain, sadness and loss of life quality

In the case of ACI, the amounts of damage are often high because the consequences are usually lifelong.

Emotional damages in case of ACI

Emotional damages is a compensation for the suffering that cannot be directly expressed in money. In the case of ACI, emotional damages plays a big role, as victims are often permanently limited in their work, hobbies and social life.

Factors that determine the amount of emotional damages

• Severity and permanence of the injury: the more severe and permanent the consequences, the higher the amount.

• Age of the victim: younger victims often have more future damage and generally receive higher compensation.

• Impact on daily life: loss of work, hobbies or independence weighs heavily.

• Pain and discomfort: both physical and psychological.

• Comparable cases: judges look at previous rulings to determine the height.

Examples from practice

• A young woman who retained memory and concentration problems after a traffic accident was awarded emotional damages in addition to the compensation for medical and income damage.

• A man who became permanently wheelchair dependent due to a work accident was awarded one of the higher emotional damages amounts in the Netherlands, due to the permanent and significant restrictions.

• A patient who suffered brain damage due to a medical error and could no longer live independently, was awarded emotional damages that were partly based on the loss of self-sufficiency and joy of life.

So, emotional damages is tailor-made, with both the medical severity and the personal impact being central.

Examples from practice (general)

• Traffic accident: A young man suffered brain injury after a motor accident. He could no longer perform his work as a mechanic and had permanent concentration problems. Arslan Lawyers calculated his loss of earning capacity and ensured a high compensation, including emotional damages.

• Work accident: A woman suffered brain damage after falling from a scaffolding during her work. The employer claimed that the woman had not paid enough attention. However, the judge ruled that the employer had taken insufficient safety measures. The woman received a substantial compensation for loss of income and help in the household.

• Medical error: A patient suffered prolonged brain injury due to lack of oxygen during surgery. The liability of the hospital was initially disputed. After the intervention of Arslan Lawyers, the insurer finally admitted the mistake and a substantial compensation was paid.

Checklist: What to do in case of brain injury after an accident?

• 🚑 Seek immediate medical help and make sure the cause and effects are well documented.

• 🧾 Request medical records from the general practitioner, specialist and hospital.

• 📝 Note complaints and limitations in a diary.

• 📸 Preserve evidence of the accident (photos, witnesses, police or accident reports).

• 👨‍⚕️ Ask for referrals to a neurologist or rehabilitation doctor for expert assessment.

• 📂 Collect financial data (salary slips, employment contract, benefits information).

• ☎️ Contact a specialized personal injury lawyer quickly.

Why choose Arslan Lawyers?

• Specialist knowledge of ACI cases

• Cooperation with medical and financial experts

• Personal and involved approach

• We ensure that no damage item is overlooked

• Free legal assistance: the liable party pays the costs

FAQ about ACI and personal injury

1. How do I prove that my brain injury is due to the accident?
With medical documentation, specialist reports and witness statements, the causal link can be demonstrated.

2. How is the amount of the compensation determined?
Based on all damage items, including medical costs, loss of income and emotional damages. In the case of ACI, this often involves large amounts due to the permanent consequences.

3. Does an ACI case take longer than other personal injury cases?
Yes, often it does. Because the consequences are lengthy and significant, careful investigation is needed into future damage.

4. Do I also get compensation for care by family members?
Yes, care can also be part of the compensation.

5. Does a personal injury lawyer cost me money?
No, the costs are recovered from the liable party. For you, our help is free.