Legal & policy
Providing tailored support to people in the criminal justice system with an acquired brain injury (ABI) could help to enhance rehabilitation, improve mental health, and support positive engagement with the prison regime, according to new research from Brainkind, the UK’s largest charity supporting people with ABIs and complex neurological conditions. The findings are contained in [...]
Two Japanese boxers have died days after suffering brain injuries in separate bouts at the same Tokyo event. Shigetoshi Kotari, 28, died on Friday and Hiromasa Urakawa, also 28, died on Saturday after surgery for subdural haematoma – bleeding inside the skull. The injuries happened in separate fights at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. Urakawa was [...]
By Medico Legal Healthcare In medico-legal proceedings, particularly those involving vulnerable individuals or complex health needs, the quality and precision of clinical input can significantly influence legal outcomes. Courts increasingly rely on a wide range of health professionals to provide structured, evidence-based expert witness reports that clarify capacity, diagnosis, need, or negligence. As cases diversify [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
