Justice & funding

By Paula Hansen, managing director, World Accessible Holidays In clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims, future needs must be costed carefully and realistically. Accommodation, therapies, equipment and care are typically supported by expert evidence so that the figures presented are both justified and practical. Holiday costs should be approached in the same way. Too often, [...]

Cygnet Group has announced that its legal team and General Counsel has been shortlisted at The Lawyer Awards 2026 which celebrate excellence across the legal profession. Christian Young, Cygnet’s General Counsel, has been shortlisted in the General Counsel of the Year category. His shortlisting reflects not only his outstanding leadership, but also the pivotal role [...]

By Charlotte Morgan & Christie McCallum, Enable Law Personal injury litigation can be a lengthy process, especially for serious or catastrophic injuries. A typical personal injury claim can take on average one to two years to conclude. A catastrophic injury claim - for example a brain, spinal or other complex injury - can take three [...]

Steven Akerman, director of NR Times award-winning Brian Barr Solicitors, talks about fighting for clients, the dangers of fundamental dishonesty allegations and why his team sometimes needs a psychology degree more than a law one. The origins of Brian Bar Solicitors lies in founder and company namesake Brian Barr's early-2000s vision. Brian wanted a practice [...]

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 [...]