sch.3-sec.6Serious brain injury

sch.3-sec.6 Serious brain injury

Comment 56 to 70 The injured person will be very seriously disabled. Example of the injury serious brain damage causing— physical impairment, for example, limb paralysis; or cognitive impairment with marked impairment of intellect and personality Examples of factors affecting ISV assessment degree of insight life expectancy extent of physical limitations extent of cognitive limitations extent of sensory limitation, for example, limitation of hearing or sense of taste or smell level of function and pre-existing function degree of independence ability to communicate behavioural or psychological changes epilepsy or a high risk of epilepsy presence of and extent of secondary medical complications Comment about appropriate level of ISV An ISV at or near the top of the range will be appropriate only if the injured person substantially depends on others and needs substantial professional and other care.