Slater and Gordon

  • Sacked after a seizure: New service helps others fight back 

    A woman with epilepsy who was dismissed from her dream job after having a seizure is among many who can benefit from a new service being launched by Epilepsy Action. The national charity has teamed up with award-winning law firm, Slater and Gordon, to offer people with epilepsy a clearer route to advice when workplace [...]

  • Slater and Gordon launches search for its next Charity of the Year

    After its successful launch last year, Slater and Gordon has announced the return of its much-anticipated Charity of the Year campaign. The campaign will be aimed at supporting charities that make a vital impact in communities across the country, providing meaningful services to individuals with disabilities, impairments, illness and injury. The chosen charity will be [...]

  • Car passenger secures £9.2m settlement after suffering brain injury in collision

    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 [...]

  • Living his dream – Sam’s Californian adventure

    Brain injury survivor Sam’s dream was to visit California – and thanks to the support of his professional team, he was able to do that. Here, we look at the roles of his Deputy, case manager and occupational therapist in enabling Sam to fulfill his ambition Sam suffered a brain haemorrhage when he was born [...]

  • Trainee solicitor takes on triathlon for Seashell Trust

    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 [...]

  • Navy veteran looks to positive future after life-changing collision

    A Royal Navy veteran involved in a serious road collision has been forced to give up the job he loved and shelve his retirement plans due to his life-changing injuries. David Duggan was a passenger in a car that hit a lamppost in February 2020. He suffered a fractured skull in the collision, but as [...]

  • Cerebral Palsy Scotland partners with Slater and Gordon

    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 [...]

  • Harry’s Pals partners with Slater and Gordon

    A charity which delivers emotional support to parents of seriously ill or disabled children is able to grow its life-changing provision even further through a new partnership. Harry’s Pals offers a unique service which helps parents to negotiate the hugely challenging times after their child receives a devastating diagnosis – something which has a significant [...]

  • Dorset Children’s Foundation partners with Slater and Gordon

    A charity which works to improve the lives of children with disabilities in Dorset is being supported in delivering its vital service through a new partnership with law firm Slater and Gordon.  Dorset Children’s Foundation supports families in a host of ways - from parent groups, advocacy and advice, through to enabling them to access [...]

  • Slater and Gordon partners with Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity

    A charity which supports young children with disabilities in the South East is being supported in further developing its much-needed services through a partnership with law firm Slater and Gordon. Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity (DVLCC) works with children aged under five who have cerebral palsy and other motor learning impairments to help them make [...]