Legal professionals

A boy left with a severe brain injury after being hit by a bus in Cheshire has had a liability settlement approved by the High Court. Protected by an anonymity order, the child was catastrophically injured when he was struck by a bus while crossing the road. He was taken by air ambulance to Alder [...]

A stroke survivor misdiagnosed after paralysis symptoms was awarded £1m compensation following a legal claim over her treatment. Lisa, a mother-of-two from Bishops Stortford who asked that her surname not be published, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, in 2016 after suffering paralysis on the left side of her body. She was on maternity leave [...]

Children injured by NHS negligence can now claim lifetime earnings after a Supreme Court ruling that changes how compensation is calculated. As reported by the BBC, the judgment means damages will reflect a full working life rather than only the years a child is expected to live. Until now, injured children were compensated for lost [...]

By Philippa Luscombe, partner, Penningtons Manches Cooper In catastrophic brain injury litigation – whether this involves an injury arising from an accident or medical negligence - the coordination of rehabilitation can shape both the client’s recovery and the progression of the legal claim. The appointment of a brain injury case manager -  instructed either singly [...]

Warren Collins, a catastrophic injury lawyer, takes a closer look at GHD. As personal injury solicitors, case managers, and medical experts, we pride ourselves on thoroughness. Yet one important endocrine complication of traumatic brain injury too often slips through the net: post-traumatic hypopituitarism, particularly growth hormone deficiency (GHD). The scale of the problem The incidence [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

An inquest into the death of a baby who suffered a serious brain injury at a Norfolk hospital is scheduled for January. Luan Macauley Hart died shortly after his birth on 18 May last year at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King's Lynn. At an inquest opening at Norfolk Coroner's Court, the provisional medical [...]

A man with a traumatic brain injury from a car crash has secured a liability settlement to fund lifelong care and support. Keith Cundall and Francesca Farrelly of Fieldfisher represented Ben in the case. The man, referred to as Ben, was 18 when he suffered catastrophic injuries while travelling as a front passenger in a [...]

With a career spanning statutory social work, international experience and now specialist case management, Jessica Lagerstedt brings a unique blend of insight, empathy and precision to her role. We sat down with her to explore her journey and her thoughts on case management and neuro-rehabilitation. Q1. Can you tell us a bit about your background [...]