Legal
Race Across the World contestant Sam Gardiner died from a brain injury sustained in a car crash, an inquest has heard. The 24-year-old featured in the BBC series alongside his mum Jo in the series which aired in March 2020. The mother-son duo travelled across Mexico and Argentina as part of the cross-country challenge and [...]
New funding has been secured by a charity which works with people with Cerebral Palsy in Scotland, to help sustain and develop its specialist support service. Cerebral Palsy Scotland works with children, adults and whole families across the country to help them build skills, knowledge, confidence and relationships, enabling them to overcome barriers that may [...]
A US woman suing Costco for US$14m after a display cabinet allegedly fell on her in a California store, causing a traumatic brain injury. Sadie Novotny filed the lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation following the 22 March incident at the company’s Santa Rosa store in northern California. According to court documents, Novotny was walking down [...]
Organisers of a viral full-contact sport are offering US$200,000 in prize money for their next event, despite warnings from a neuroscientist and concussion expert about the dangers of the social media-driven challenge. The RUNIT Championship League announced the prize pool in an Instagram post on Sunday, just weeks after the death of a 19-year-old in [...]
A Cambridge academic has been accused of deliberately underperforming on IQ and memory tests to strengthen a £1 million compensation claim against the NHS for alleged failings in stroke care. Dr Mohamed Atef Hakmi, 64, an orthopaedic surgeon and affiliated assistant professor at Cambridge University, is suing the NHS, claiming a delayed diagnosis of a [...]
The recent surge in ADHD referrals is attributed to increased awareness and acceptance of the condition, rather than an actual rise in its prevalence, according to a new systematic review. Researchers from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience analyzed 40 studies conducted since January 2020 across 17 countries. They found no significant [...]
Founded in 1987, Jane James and Associates is a standalone expert witness firm. Now, Luci Lloyd, Jane's daughter, has taken the reins to help grow the firm and its team of expert witnesses. As a paediatric nurse with 17 years of experience in the NHS, Luci transitioned from her role as a clinical nurse specialist [...]
The UK’s independent sentencing review - launched in October 2024 - aimed to address current prison and probation challenges and better support victims. The final report, published in May 2025, has been welcomed by brain injury charity Headway - which is now calling on the government to formally recognise and invest in increasing understanding of [...]
Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby, senior partner at JE Bennett Law, brings a rare combination of legal acumen and lived experience to her work. With a background in psychology and early career roles supporting individuals with brain injuries, as well as personal insight through a family member's paralysis, she is uniquely equipped to support clients navigating life after [...]
The UK’s largest clinical negligence practice Fletchers Solicitors is embarking on an expansion, launching a new office in Newcastle. The new office, based on Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, will act as a regional hub that will help to support people in the North East who have experiences a personal injury or clinical negligence, according to reports. [...]
