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Worried about making a claim against a loved one? Here’s what you need to know

If you’ve been injured because of a friend or family member’s negligence, the idea of making a claim against them can feel deeply uncomfortable. I…

By Ipek Tugcu
Mother and baby deaths at Leeds hospitals could have been avoided

The deaths of at least 56 babies and two mothers at Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust could have been avoided, it has emerged. A Freedom…

By Caroline Klage
Can bringing a claim against a hospital affect your child’s right to treatment?

If your child has suffered a brain injury due to medical negligence, deciding whether to bring a compensation claim can feel overwhelming. One of the…

By Holly Topping
Concerns raised about Sussex Hospitals neurosurgeon, Carl Hardwidge

I was shocked to read in the recent BBC news article about the ongoing police investigation into the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust, that  concerns…

By Laura Barlow
Silent Struggles: understanding speech and language disorders in children with brain injuries

If your child has experienced a brain injury, you might have noticed they struggle to communicate. This can be a confusing and emotional time, but…

By Zeynep Uludag
Why personalised treatment plans are so important for stroke recovery

Every person’s experience with a stroke is unique, which is why a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery just doesn’t work. As I know from my experience…

By Tori Hanley
BBK dons purple socks for solidarity with disabled people

If you come across one of our team today, you might catch a glimpse of a colourful ankle or two. That’s because our Brain Injury…

By Ayça Öztürk
A night of songs and inspiration at The Silverlining Brain Injury Charity's Music Extravaganza

Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Silverlining Brain Injury Charity Music Extravaganza – an evening showcasing the musical talents of the Silverlining…

By Carolina Vale
The sodium valproate scandal nine months from Hughes Report - where are we now?

In February 2024, The Patient Safety Commissioner (PSC) published the ‘Hughes Report’ on options for redress for those affected by the sodium valproate scandal. At…

By Tanya Kaka
How is compensation affected when kids are careless on the road?

As a parent, one of my biggest fears is my young children being hit by a car while crossing the road. Road accidents are a…

By Hokman Wong
ADHD and traumatic brain injury have similar symptoms – here’s how parents can support their…

ADHD has been a hot topic recently, with more people being diagnosed and prescribed medication than ever before. As a specialist solicitor in the Child…

By Hanan Zakher
Therapy for children with brain injuries – why an interdisciplinary approach is essential

When a child suffers a brain injury, the impact on their life – and their family’s – can be profound. As a solicitor in the…

By Tamsin Day
What happens to a claim when the claimant dies?

The Brain Injury Department at Bolt Burdon Kemp collectively has more than 35 years of experience working closely with clients who have sustained life-changing brain…

By Olivia Ward
Strokes related to surgery - when to seek legal advice

No surgery is risk free. And while some complications, such as fatigue, sore throat, and nausea, are relatively minor, others, like infection or pneumonia are…

By Cillian Davis
Brain injury case managers for brain injury survivors

Working with adult brain injury survivors in the Adult Brain Injury team at Bolt Burdon Kemp, I see firsthand how specialist brain injury case managers…

By Carolina Vale
Returning to work after a brain injury

Experiencing a brain injury can dramatically change your life, especially when it comes to your job. You may need to take extended leave or even…

By Rebecca Hanmore
Putting carers on the map during National Carers Week

This week is National Carers Week, an annual campaign in the UK to raise awareness about unpaid carers and the challenges they face. As a…

By Kimberly Mendonca
BBK Manifesto: Supporting stroke survivors with rehabilitation prescriptions

We call for improved use of Rehabilitation Prescriptions. In 2010, the Clinical Advisory Group recommended every patient admitted to a Major Trauma Centre should have their rehabilitation…

By Hokman Wong
BBK Manifesto: Making courtrooms more accessible and safe

In 2020 we conducted research into the accessibility of Britian’s civil and criminal courthouses and the results were shaming. In our research we used 11…

By Jonathan Wheeler
BBK Manifesto: Educate society about the effects of brain injury

When a person sustains a brain injury, particularly in adulthood, attempts to hide the effects of their brain injury are common. The injured person may…

By Laura Barlow

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