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…
National guidelines on concussion in grassroots sports should be expanded to focus on preventing injuries rather than simply managing them after they happen, BBK says.…
Over the last eight months, we have been working on Bolt Burdon Kemp’s Manifesto for Injured People. At BBK we are passionate about supporting injured…
Post-traumatic amnesia (PTA) is a condition that happens after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and can show up as confusion, having trouble remembering recent events…
Stroke Awareness Month is a crucial time to educate ourselves about a condition that affects millions of people globally each year. Despite its prevalence, strokes…
Myotonic Dystrophy (DM) is a hereditary disease that leads to muscle weakness and degeneration, and an increased risk of stroke. Although DM is rare, affecting…
This week marks Action for Brain Injury Week, an important time when Headway, the brain injury association, works tirelessly to raise awareness about the profound…
Research shows brain injuries can strain relationships, leading to some couples facing divorce or separation. While not all relationships end due to injury, and many…
Imagine moving to a new country for a job, but then suffering a stroke leaving you with new disabilities, unable to work and separated from…
Brain injuries vary in severity and can have diverse effects on individuals. These injuries can range from an invisible – although still disabling – injury,…
Dealing with the aftermath of a serious brain injury is far more than just stressful – it’s a life-altering experience. At Bolt Burdon Kemp, we…
An estimated 20,000 people could potentially access compensation following a report on the sodium valproate scandal. Options for a redress scheme, aimed at compensating children…
The upsetting BBC Panorama episode that aired on 29 January 2024 described the tragic, avoidable deaths of two babies: Jasper White and Margot Bowtell, who…
For a long time boxing was the only accepted combat sport in our culture. The risk of long term brain injury caused by boxing is…
I thought it would be useful to write a series of blogs dealing with difficult questions that people ask when they are thinking about whether…
Music therapy is a powerful holistic therapy for adults with acquired brain injury, but we at Bolt Burdon Kemp often must battle for alternative treatments…
Are you a lone worker on a construction site? If so, you’re exposed to the same dangers as other construction workers – but your risk…
Are you and your children aware of the dangers of crossing the road while looking down at your phones? First News, the newspaper for young…
Construction sites are inherently dangerous and unpredictable places. That’s why sticking to your own role on a construction site is crucial for safety and efficiency.…
Our specialist Adult Brain Injury team frequently represents cyclists who have sustained serious brain injuries in road traffic collisions. We know not wearing a helmet…
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