Maya is an Associate in the Child Brain Injury team at BBK, having joined the firm in March 2022. She specialises in high-value, complex brain injury claims arising from clinical negligence and serious accidents, with a particular focus on birth injury compensation for children.
Maya is committed to securing lifelong support and rehabilitation for clients who have sustained life-changing brain injuries. Maya works proactively to obtain early interim payments that fund essential rehabilitation, care, and accommodation, helping clients access the support they need as early as possible in the claims process.
Maya regularly collaborates with Court of Protection Deputies, specialist brain injury case managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure her clients receive tailored therapy, equipment, and care. She also has significant experience in securing interim payments to fund suitable accommodation following serious injury.
Notable cases:
- Securing a £600,000 interim payment for a child with Cerebral Palsy caused by negligent birth care
- Achieving a £7.6 million settlement for a child who suffered a hypoxic brain injury due to substandard medical treatment
Maya is an IPSEA-qualified special educational needs (SEN) advisor, supporting children and young people with SEN linked to brain injuries. She works closely with families to ensure their children receive the educational support they are entitled to within the UK school system.
In addition to her legal work, Maya is actively involved in charity fundraising for organisations including the Child Brain Injury Trust, Contact, Brake, Cerebra, and the Birth Trauma Association. She also serves on the firm’s Charity Fundraising Committee.
