On 13 April, four members of our team - @RusbridgeAndrea, Sharon Banga, Emily Warner and Leah Jackson - will throw caution to the wind and abseil down the Millennium Point building in Birmingham to raise funds for NICE Charity. Please support them: brnw.ch/21wI51W

For brain injury awareness month, medical negligence solicitor Pam Westwood discusses the consequences of sustaining a subtle brain injury. Although patients may have no outward signs of physical disability, the impact can still be life-changing. seriousinjury.shoosmiths.com/news/Brain-inj…

Shoosmiths’ serious injury team has been instructed by patients of Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust who have suffered blindness and severe visual impairments because of delays following treatment. Rebecca Horley is investigating the claims. More: rb.gy/gj1c4o

Whether the amount is £5,000 or £5 million, compensation is never a ‘win’ or prize. It is calculated very carefully to ensure it meets an injured person’s practical needs, often for the rest of that person’s life, as well as the pain and suffering caused - no more, no less.

Following hip replacement surgery, our client was left with one leg 33mm longer than the other. Clinical negligence lawyer, Alex Haider, negotiated a settlement that included future treatment costs and associated losses at the time of that treatment. seriousinjury.shoosmiths.com/news/Patient-l…

We're delighted that our offices will be the venue for the upcoming Northamptonshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum conference on June 5. This event is a must-attend for brain injury survivors, their families, and professionals working in the field. Contact [email protected] to book your space.

New council SEND strategy for children in Wolverhampton. bbc.in/3ymfc4f

Today is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day ( #SCIAD24 ). Every two hours, someone in the UK will sustain a spinal cord injury.

It's maddening and baffling why SEND provision is not top of the agenda in the general election. The UK has 1.6m children in schools - many not properly catered for - all with parents/grandparents who are crying out for a party to deal with this issue.

🎙️Latest podcast out now!🎙️ In the run up to the #Election2024, medical negligence lawyers Sharon Banga & Kashmir Uppal talked to Paul Whiteing about their collective wishes from an incoming government for a maternal medicine manifesto. Listen here: tinyurl.com/33fuwueu

A very topical episode of our Shoosmiths Serious Injury Injury podcast for this week. We really do hope that further investment, sensitivity and change materialise for maternal medicine in the next manifesto. AvMA Kashmir Uppal

On #NationalBereavedParentsDay negligence lawyer Sarah Harper says: "It's important for parents to know they're not alone and that their child is remembered." Her client Michelle co-founded Campaign for Safer Births after the death of her son. Michelle's story: youtu.be/FTakFFDwd3A

What a star! 💫

The total number of personal injury claims are still well below pre-pandemic levels, with the decline most pronounced for motor injury claims. This is despite traffic volumes being above pre-pandemic levels. #carinsurance #justicegap #injuryclaims

We were delighted to host the Northamptonshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum conference in June. The event focused on relationships and intimacy after an acquired brain injury, a topic which can be uncomfortable and, as a result, may not be discussed. Watch the highlights: youtu.be/aPogA8q-duU?si… #BrainInjury

We’re pleased to announce that ‘What Next?’, a course for people who have sustained a spinal cord injury, will be returning later in the year! This course will return on Wednesday 4 - Thursday 5 Sept. Check out the link to learn more and register. bit.ly/3iaXnJr

The Government has said it will provide #legalaid at inquests for ‘victims of disasters or state-related death’. APIL has long campaigned for legal aid for families at inquests involving public authorities, and will scrutinise the proposals when they are published in full.

I was delighted to assist an amazing client seek compensation for a spinal injury caused by an osteopath 👇 my article below is a cautionary tale for those seeking osteopathic or chiropractic care. Please choose your therapist wisely. #SCI #spinalcordinjury

Our client, a keen sportsman and PE teacher, suffered a significant tibial nerve injury due to a delay in diagnosing and treating Compartment Syndrome after a football injury. This injury drastically impacted his life and career. Read more: tinyurl.com/29mr3yfv

Medical negligence solicitor Sumit Morjaria represented a client who was forced to resign from the job he loved as a postman after two surgeries failed to remove a 2cm thorn from his leg. seriousinjury.shoosmiths.com/medical-neglig…