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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…
Through many years representing inspirational children with brain injuries, I know parents of children diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) can feel they lack information about…
Road traffic collisions are the biggest killer of young people aged 15 to 29 worldwide, so it makes sense that safety campaigners are urgently calling…
This week (10 – 16 March, 2025) is Hydrocephalus Awareness Week, a time to show support for families affected by this condition and raise awareness…
When your child is unwell in hospital, it’s natural to feel worried and want to make sure they’re getting the best care possible. A new…
When a child sustains a brain injury it can be an incredibly stressful and overwhelming time for a family. At Bolt Burdon Kemp (BBK), we…
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…
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…
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…
Last month, I had the pleasure of attending the Silverlining Brain Injury Charity Music Extravaganza – an evening showcasing the musical talents of the Silverlining…
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…
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…
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is urgently reviewing more than 700 cases following serious concerns about one of its former surgeons, a leaked report has…
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…
When a child suffers a brain injury, the impact on their life – and their family’s – can be profound. As a solicitor in the…
A child with a severe brain injury, whether due to medical negligence at birth or a traumatic accident during childhood, may receive a substantial amount…
This year’s Birth Trauma Awareness Week focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of women’s healthcare: informed consent. Understanding and exercising informed consent in maternity care is…
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…
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.…
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…
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