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A recent high profile case (Scarle v Scarle) has shown the importance of succession planning, particularly in cases of second marriages or cohabitation where a joint approach should be considered. The case involved the warring…
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is a set of laws that were passed by Parliament, which are designed to protect and give power to vulnerable people who lack the mental capacity to make their own…
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The effects of an acquired brain injury (“ABI”) are truly multi-faceted, ranging from dysexecutive syndrome, neuro-behavioural issues, to more obvious physical disabilities. It is well known that mental health issues and conditions can arise from…
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Not everybody who has sustained a brain injury will be experiencing the same difficulties or challenges. We often see Clients with hidden effects of a brain injury and it may not be immediately obvious that…
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It is not uncommon for minor health complications to arise during or following the birth – these often resolve quickly and require little or no treatment. However, some birth injuries may have life-changing consequences that…
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Stroke is the most common non-traumatic cause of acquired brain injury. Catherine Bell of Brain Injury Group member firm Freeths Solicitors looks at when there might be a clinical negligence claim after someone has suffered…
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We are surrounded by reports of car accidents, violent attacks and strokes that result in severe brain injuries and conditions like Vegetative State and Minimally Consciousness. We may read about the accidents, but hear little…
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A Will is one of the most important documents anyone can make. It lets people know what you want to happen to your money, possessions and property after you die (known as your estate). If…
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The Mental Capacity Act 2005 is legislation that was drawn up to empower and protect people who can’t make decisions for themselves. This legislation usually applies to anyone over the age of 16 who lacks…
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Neonatal hypoglycaemia is a condition where a newborn baby’s blood sugar falls to a very low level, which if not recognised, monitored and treated, can leave the child with permanent brain damage. We spoke recently…
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