Brian Barr Solicitors

  • Reflections on the UK’s new road safety strategy

    By Steven Akerman, Brian Barr Solicitors The UK Government’s newly announced road safety strategy, which aims to reduce road fatalities and serious injuries by 65 per cent by 2035, is a significant and welcome development. For those of us who work closely with the consequences of road traffic collisions every day, this announcement represents both [...]

  • Road Safety Week: Why change on our roads can’t wait

    This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. Road Safety Week is a time to stop and reflect – not just on the numbers, but on the people behind them. [...]

  • Shortlist revealed: Brain and spinal law firm of the year

    NR Times is delighted to announce the shortlist for this year's Brain and Spinal Law Firm of the Year award. The award, sponsored by NCM UK, is one of nine honours being competed for at the third annual NR Times Awards, with winners to be announced on November 19. After careful consideration of numerous exceptional [...]

  • Recognising the emotional toll of chronic pain and ‘invisible’ injuries

    This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. At Brian Barr Solicitors, we know from experience that mental health struggles frequently go hand in hand with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, Complex Regional Pain [...]

  • Understanding FND – a rising concern in personal injury claims

    This blog was written thanks to the expertise of The Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. In recent years, we’ve seen a marked rise in clients presenting with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) following trauma – particularly road traffic [...]

  • Stress: The hidden toll of road traffic collisions

    This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. For those living with fibromyalgia, chronic pain, CRPS or brain injuries, stress is not just an emotional burden. It can worsen physical symptoms, complicate recovery, [...]

  • The impact of social media on personal injury claims

    This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. In our hyper-connected world, where sharing the minutiae of our lives has become second nature for most people, social media has woven itself into the [...]

  • Understanding the brain injury claims process

    By Steven Akerman, Brian Barr Solicitors  When you suffer a brain injury it is important to access support from those who really understand your condition as the expertise and experience of your legal representation can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Brian Barr Solicitors are brain injury specialists. Our solicitors have over 40 years’ [...]

  • The debate: Brain injury in the workplace

    NR Times recently brought experts around the table to discuss the challenges and opportunities for brain injury survivors in the workplace and the changes needed to achieve a level playing field. The workplace can play an integral role on the post-injury path towards independence. But often, misconceptions about hidden disability among employers, and a lack [...]

  • Watch: Brain injury in the workplace: How level is the playing field?

    The workplace can play an integral role in the post-injury journey towards independence and a fulfilling life.  But often, misconceptions about hidden disability among employers, and a lack of opportunities for individuals affected by ABI, contribute to challenges and barriers. In this exclusive webinar, four experts representing a range of disciplines in neuro-rehab discuss how the positive impact of working life on brain injury survivors can be maximised. [...]