5 May 2026
Acclaim for Martha’s Rule - but when will maternity services be included?
I am extremely pleased to see the continuing roll-out in the UK of Martha’s Rule (see our previous articles on this topic here, here and here) and that a recent NHS England report demonstrates that the rule is having a very positive impact. Patient empowerment and clear communication, the embodiment of this rule, are critical components in avoiding medical accidents and poor outcomes. I am particularly keen to see the implementation of this rule being extended to maternity and neonatal settings, an area where, as a specialist birth injury lawyer, I see avoidable harm all too often.
19 May 2025
Brain injuries: the good, the bad and the inspiring
We are now in Action for Brain Injury week, run annually by the charity Headway to raise awareness and understanding of the different aspects of brain injury. The theme this year is ‘On a good day’ which aims to highlight the fluctuating and unpredictable nature of brain injury and the gap that can arise between someone’s capabilities on a good day versus a bad day. Headway wants people to see both sides of the story. It seeks to change behaviours and opinions towards those who might be having an ‘all-too-common bad day’.
15 August 2023
Compensating for ‘lost years’ – It’s time to iron out the inconsistencies
Claiming compensation for ‘lost years’ within cases for personal injury and clinical negligence is an area which many find highly confusing. As it stands the law allows adult and adolescent claimants to recover compensation for sums they would have earned had they not been injured and their life expectancy reduced.
19 May 2023
Navigating divorce when capacity is impaired: insights for brain injury and dementia cases
This week (15-19 May 2023) is National Brain Injury Awareness and Dementia Awareness week. My colleagues have previously written about the treatment of personal injury awards in financial settlements upon divorce. This article looks at the practicalities of family law court proceedings: how does someone participate in the legal process if they have a brain injury or other condition that means that they can’t understand the process or the decisions that need to be made? Here are some common questions.
15 May 2023
Brain Injury Awareness Week
It is Action for Brain Injury Week (ABI Week). Our team is experienced in representing those who have brain injuries and understanding the impact on our clients’ lives.
