Justice & funding
A boy left with a severe brain injury after being hit by a bus in Cheshire has had a liability settlement approved by the High Court. Protected by an anonymity order, the child was catastrophically injured when he was struck by a bus while crossing the road. He was taken by air ambulance to Alder [...]
Children injured by NHS negligence can now claim lifetime earnings after a Supreme Court ruling that changes how compensation is calculated. As reported by the BBC, the judgment means damages will reflect a full working life rather than only the years a child is expected to live. Until now, injured children were compensated for lost [...]
By Philippa Luscombe, partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper In catastrophic brain injury litigation – whether this involves an injury arising from an accident or medical negligence - the coordination of rehabilitation can shape both the client’s recovery and the progression of the legal claim. The appointment of a brain injury case manager - instructed either singly [...]
A man with a traumatic brain injury from a car crash has secured a liability settlement to fund lifelong care and support. Keith Cundall and Francesca Farrelly of Fieldfisher represented Ben in the case. The man, referred to as Ben, was 18 when he suffered catastrophic injuries while travelling as a front passenger in a [...]
A pregnant woman who suffered a severe brain injury in a high-speed collision has secured a settlement of £9.2million, enabling her to access the bespoke support and rehabilitation she needs to help rebuild her life. The woman was a front seat passenger in a car which crashed into a tree, after the driver lost control [...]
In this edition of Meet the Lawyer, we hear from Robin Patey, principal partner, road traffic accidents at Express Solicitors. With over 20 years of experience, the firm is one of the largest specialist personal injury solicitors in the UK. How would you summarise your approach to serious injury clients and the importance of your [...]
By Ian Cohen, PLG In my last article, I looked at the very first stages of a serious injury or clinical negligence case and how early planning around accommodation can support both rehabilitation and litigation. For many families, the first move is into a rental. It is rarely ideal, but it offers a crucial bridge [...]
Grant Incles, Barr Ellison is partner and head of personal injury at Barr Ellison. Grant qualified into personal injury in 2004 and has been dealing with life-changing injury cases almost exclusively since 2008. His most significant work experiences before moving to Barr Ellison Law were at Stewarts Law and Leigh Day over a combined period [...]
A man who said he lost his job after two strokes has settled a disability and age discrimination claim against his former employer for £100k. Cliff Donaldson’s speech and movement were affected after he became ill in January 2023, leading him to cut his hours and accept a reduced salary. The 63-year-old from Belfast, and [...]
We hear from Andy Shaw, Head of Personal Injury and Medical Negligence at Higgs LLP, about his experience of supporting clients with brain and spinal injuries What makes brain and spinal cord injury claims different to general personal injury claims? Brain and spinal cord injury cases are often complex due to their long-term impact. They [...]
