Legal & policy
By Hamraj Gulamali, Head of Legal & Compliance at Zinc The UK care sector is facing a deepening crisis. Persistent staff shortages have placed immense strain on care providers, many of whom depend on international recruits to deliver safe and consistent care. At the same time, regulatory requirements, ranging from DBS and immigration checks to [...]
A former professional cyclist is suing a driver and passenger for £1m, claiming a car door collision left him with brain damage that derailed his career. James McLaughlin, 34, was riding in a cycle lane in West Wickham, southeast London, in May 2020 when a car passenger opened a door, causing him to crash and [...]
A genetic therapy called tofersen has been approved in the UK to treat SOD1-ALS, a rare inherited form of motor neurone disease. The drug targets amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) caused by mutations in the SOD1 gene – which produces an enzyme called superoxide dismutase 1 – leading to a toxic protein that damages nerve cells. [...]
A judge has criticised a solicitor representing more than 1,000 former rugby players for failing to disclose medical records to the sport’s governing bodies. The cases involve claims from former players who say they suffered brain injuries, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)—a progressive brain condition linked to repeated head impacts—while playing rugby. Senior master Jeremy [...]
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that British Army weapons systems are causing brain injuries in soldiers exposed to repeated blast waves. The MoD told ITV News that thousands of serving personnel may be affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI) not from enemy fire, but from the blast pressure of their own weapons. Lieutenant Colonel [...]
A trainee solicitor is taking part in a triathlon to raise vital funds for a charity which supports children and young people with disabilities. Alexander Lannigan will swim, cycle and run the Salford Triathlon this coming weekend, to raise money for the Seashell Trust. The charity works nationally to support children and young people with [...]
Law firm Switalskis has expanded its personal injury team in London with four senior hires and a new managing director of personal injury. Mark Hollinghurst, now managing director of personal injury, leads a team of more than 40, including specialists in brain and spinal injury. He will oversee growth from the London office. The new [...]
A neurosurgeon is suing McLaren for more than £14m after suffering brain injuries in a snowmobile crash during a luxury Arctic driving trip. Dr Andrew Cannestra, 54, is taking legal action against McLaren Automotive Events Ltd after crashing a snowmobile while taking part in the £23,000 Pure McLaren Arctic Experience in Lapland. The spinal specialist [...]
A Welsh health board has admitted full responsibility for brain injuries suffered by a boy during his birth in 2019. Swansea Bay University Health Board has admitted liability for brain injuries suffered by six-year-old Gethin Channon during his birth at the maternity unit of Singleton Hospital in Swansea. Gethin sustained severe brain damage and now [...]
By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving personal injury, clinical negligence, or mental capacity, the strength of a case often depends on the clarity and credibility of the expert evidence presented. As cases become more complex, the demand for reports that draw upon multiple clinical perspectives has grown significantly. Multidisciplinary medico-legal reporting [...]
