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Applications to the Court of Protection for the approval of Statutory Wills are very low and it is concerning that those without capacity perhaps do not have the representation to assist them and their estates…
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Sheri Taylor is a specialist rehab dietitian who works with people who have sustained a brain injury. She is often asked the question, do people with a brain injury need a special diet? The answer…
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Litigation in cases involving brain injury is generally expensive; compared to the average non-brain injury personal injury case, there will be more issues, of greater complexity, requiring more evidence, with more experts of increasing specialisation…
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When an accident occurs, it’s a common misconception that one person (or party) is to blame for the accident and damage (including injury), and the other person is entirely innocent of blame. However, this is…
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If you have suffered a brain injury, you may have concerns about returning to work – not everyone who has suffered a brain injury is able to return to work, but many people do return…
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Following a brain injury, it’s not unusual for an individual to suffer a change to their sense of taste and smell. The olfactory nerves sit at the base of the brain’s frontal lobes, behind the…
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When an accident occurs which results in a serious injury, there will be times when the injured person passes away before their claim for damages is finalised. Their injuries may mean life expectancy is shortened,…
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When you think of a brain injury, you are likely to think it has been caused by a trauma or injury to the head, but this isn’t always the case. Some brain injuries can also…
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If you have suffered a brain injury as a result of an accident or negligent medical care, funding a claim for compensation can be a major concern and is one of the most commonly asked…
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We have all been told at one point or another that we should make a Will, but do we really know whether this is necessary? What is a Will? A Will is a legal document…
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