Latest news and brain injury articles

If you have made or are considering making a personal injury claim you may have heard the term “contributory negligence” but what is it? And how might it affect a personal injury claim? What is…
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Becoming a professional Deputy comes with a host of duties & responsibilities set by both the Court of Protection and Office of the Public Guardian (‘OPG’). Management of somebody’s property and financial affairs can be…
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a relatively new term used to describe neurological symptoms such as limp weakness, tremor, numbness and blackouts. The condition is caused by a problem with the functioning of the nervous…
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“I can’t live without my phone!” This is a phrase we often hear from friends and family. Love it or hate it our smartphones have become essential for modern living. We rely on our smartphones…
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With cycling fatalities on the rise in 2021 against 2020 (Guardian, June 2021)1 you may be surprised to learn that wearing a cycle helmet in England & Wales is still not (at the time of…
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As this article is published, we are right in the middle of Road Safety Week 2021. This year’s theme is Road Safety Heroes. Here we take a look at Dan’s story where he was saved…
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Our client, Bobby (not his real name), sustained a moderately severe brain injury following a road traffic accident when he was 11 years old. Bobby got off a bus and then ran out into the…
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Louise Jenkins is the Head of the Serious Injury team at Brain Injury Group member firm Irwin Mitchell. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in acting for clients who have sustained serious brain, spinal…
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When a child is injured it is a difficult and worrying time for parents as they try to cope with the challenges of dealing with the injury and the immediate aftermath of the accident. Often,…
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Back in 2011, when Brain Injury Group was formed, a small charity called Brain Injury is BIG was also starting on its journey, supporting families who have a loved one who has suffered a life…
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