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Posted by Louise Huckstep, Solicitor
Louise Huckstep explains how a new piece of prosthetic technology could help change things for young children living with a limb difference.
Posted by Sarah White, Associate
Contributing authors: Laura Christodoulou
For Young Carers Action Day our team takes a look at the potential long-term impacts of coronavirus, even beyond lockdown.
Posted by Rachel Jones, Senior Claims Handler
Rachel Jones looks at the whiplash reforms and asks: are insurers delivering on the reduced premiums they promised as a result of this legislation?
Posted by Simon Elliman, Partner
Contributing authors: Tracy Norris-Evans and Louise Hart
When someone experiences an injury, the physical impact is clear. People find themselves unable to live their lives as they used to – they may even need adaptations to their home or working arrangements – but what about the effects of physical trauma that aren’t so visible?
Posted by Stuart Brazington, Partner
Stuart Brazington – on reading about the tumultuous rule of Henry VIII and the injuries that may have affected his judgement – looks at how brain injury can have a huge impact on individuals and society, even for those who aren’t famous leaders.
Posted by Mark Walters, Solicitor
Contributing authors:
With a new generation of consoles now with (some of) us, Mark Walters and Olivia Plumb look at the current state of accessibility in gaming. Is there more still to be done to help gamers with disabilities?
Posted by Paola Cuffolo, Trainee Solicitor
Contributing authors: Ian Carrier
Our specialist Personal Injury team review the news that former rugby players are bringing a lawsuit against rugby’s governing bodies, claiming that they have been left with permanent brain damage as a result of the game. Could this lawsuit change the sport forever?
Posted by Louise Huckstep, Solicitor
Contributing authors: Paola Cuffolo
At the start of the second lockdown, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) confirmed that private physio services were among those businesses that would be allowed to remain open during the second lockdown. What are some of the practical implications of COVID for patients seeking treatment both during lockdown and beyond?
Posted by Eirian Hitchmough, Solicitor
Eirian Hitchmough, a solicitor in our Compensation Protection Unit, recognises last week’s anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act and explains how things have changed in the last 25 years – as well as what still needs to happen…
Posted by Louise Hart, Partner
Today is Colour the World Orange Day, an international event raising awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Like anything happening this year, it’s going to be a bit different, but here we hope to show that support is still available.
Posted by Ian Carrier, Partner
The infrastructure changes brought about in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have largely been hailed as positive for active travel and environmental health, but for disabled people the story might not be so rosy.
Posted by Charlotte Webb, Associate
Charlotte Webb explains the importance of the Swift v Carpenter decision which was handed down today, 9 October 2020, and will have a big impact on claimants seeking compensation for accommodation.