A sustained a brain injury in a road traffic accident and his litigation lawyer made a claim to recover compensation for the injuries that he suffered which includes a brain injury.
A’s claim was settled in 2008 and he received a lump sum award – although there was some reduction as a result of him having contributed towards the accident. A is unable as a result of his brain injury to manage all of his property and financial affairs and a Hyphen Lawyer acts as his Property and Affairs Deputy. The Deputy has purchased a house for A and having taken careful investment advice invested the bulk of his award in an investment portfolio. Hyphen have also assisted A to ensure he receives all the benefits to which he is entitled.
Whilst As brain injury means that he struggles with some aspects of day to day life he is able to access his local community and engages in paid employment. A’s care regime is minimal and he is able to manage a budget from his salary so that this covers his day to day living expenses.