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Failed compensation claim for injured horse rider exposes pitfalls with Animals Act 1971

A recent High Court judgement on whether a racehorse owner was liable for compensation after a stable hand fell from the animal has highlighted how…

By Connor Hawkins
Staggering cost of childbirth injury OASI uncovered in charity survey

Childbirth is a life-changing event for mothers, but for some it brings long-lasting injuries such as obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) caused through delivery. This…

By Elly Parnell
The benefits of early therapeutic intervention for babies affected by Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy (H.I.E.)

Many parents feel frightened and overwhelmed when they learn their baby has a hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE). Eager to do whatever it takes to ensure…

By Claudia Hillemand
New cycling law: criminal sentencing must make a distinction

An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill – which is currently going through Parliament – will mean cyclists who kill pedestrians by acting dangerously…

By Josh Hughes
The inspiring stories showing patience with speech therapy reaps benefits

Helping children with complex needs is a big part of my work as a solicitor specialising in child brain injury cases. I frequently support families…

By Tamsin Day
Justice after 27 years: ‘You have ruined countless lives’, judge tells Richard Burrows

Serial paedophile Richard Burrows has finally been brought to justice after more than 27 years on the run. I was in the room at Chester…

By Elise Carnot
Are UK universities doing enough to support disabled students?

Are UK universities doing enough to support disabled students? In short, no. A 2024 survey by Disabled Students UK found that only 37% of disabled…

By Emily White
When you can’t handle a legal case on your own: understanding mental capacity and how…

Suffering a brain injury can turn life upside down. It’s a lot to take in – managing daily life, treatment and recovery – so the…

By Siobhán Crawford
What a slice of cake can do

It’s not really about the cake. But don’t get me wrong — we do talk about it a lot in the Spinal Injury team! There…

By Alex Dabek
Gas explosions: What to do

In recent years, gas explosions have been an increasingly frequent headline. Sadly, reports of these devastating events have often been associated not only with homes…

By Taylor Walding
Understanding placental abruption: what it could mean for you and your child

Placental abruption, a condition when the placenta separates from the womb (uterus) during a pregnancy, is a medical emergency. In most cases, this condition is…

By Ella Croyden-Flack
Guidance for British motorists driving in Spain

New road markings in Spain aim to reduce road traffic collisions. British tourists driving in Spain have been warned about new red road markings which…

By Taylor Walding
Forest Hill teacher Geoffrey Dolamore admits decades of abuse against boys

A teacher and children’s charity director has finally admitted sexually abusing young boys in sickening assaults that date back as far as the seventies and…

By Joseph Carr
Ex-Northamptonshire and Met police officer charged with rape, kidnapping and stalking

The justice system took a sobering turn this week as 57-year-old Paul Brown, a former officer with both Northamptonshire Police and the Metropolitan Police Service,…

By Abbie Hickson
Fun for all kids- the benefits of accessible and inclusive playgrounds

Every child has the right to play, and play is a crucial part of their development, but only one in 10 playgrounds are accessible for…

By Charlotte Wailes
Why the UK needs clearer rules on teacher relationships with ex pupils

The case of Daniel Roberts, a former head of music teacher banned from the profession for his relationship with a past pupil, has highlighted a…

By Joseph Carr
Is enough being done to help better support Women in the Armed Forces?

It has become increasingly concerning to see the rising complaints of sexual violence against women in the Armed Forces – an institution described as a…

By Anastasia Bromhead
Medical licence revoked for anaesthetist convicted of child abuse

A former anaesthetist who sexually assaulted a young girl during her hospital stay and took intimate images of patients has been permanently removed from the…

By Elise Carnot
Deeds not words needed to tackle historical child abuse

A bid to call a public inquiry with full statutory powers into historical child abuse in Oldham has failed for a second time. Councillors in…

By Joseph Carr
Navigating slips, trips and falls in the UK military

Life in the military involves demanding physical activities in a range of environments and there are hazards even with everyday tasks, highlighted by a case…

By Marie-Joelle Theanne

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