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November 02, 2026
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How Much Compensation for Leg Amputations?

The value of a claim depends on the level of the amputation, how it affects your mobility and independence, your ability to work, and the treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation and care you may need in the future.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury
October 30, 2026
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Jakie są wczesne objawy urazu kręgosłupa po uprawianiu sportu?

Uraz rdzenia kręgowego może całkowicie zmienić życie poszkodowanego. Nawet częściowe uszkodzenie rdzenia kręgowego może prowadzić do przewlekłego bólu, zaburzeń czucia i ruchu oraz konieczności istotnych zmian w codziennym funkcjonowaniu.

Oliwia Rozycka
October 30, 2026
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Hollyoaks and EastEnders explore abuse of trust by teachers and police officers

Television often plays an important role in bringing difficult and often uncomfortable subjects into the public discussion. Two recent storylines in Hollyoaks and EastEnders have done exactly that, exploring the grooming of young girls by adults who have been placed in positions of trust and authority.

Hannah Hodgson
Child Abuse
October 30, 2026
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Horse Riding Head Injury Statistics

Horse riding can lead to a wide range of injuries, but injuries to the head and brain are among the most serious.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury, Personal Injury
October 29, 2026
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When Can I Make a Child Injury Compensation Claim?

If a child is injured in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be able to make a compensation claim on their behalf.

Caroline Kempster
Serious Injury
October 28, 2026
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MCA Conference 2026: It’s all relevant – capacity domains and the crossover of relevant information

At the 2026 Switalskis Mental Capacity Act Conference, Pippa Pudney of Serjeants’ Inn Chambers explored how information relevant to different capacity decisions can overlap, and the challenges this creates for Court of Protection practitioners.

Sana Mahmood
Court of Protection
October 28, 2026
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What Happens After a Spine Fracture from a Motorbike Accident?

After a spine fracture from a motorbike accident, the first priority is to establish how serious the injury is, stabilise the spine and check whether the spinal cord or surrounding nerves have also been damaged.

Katrina Elsey
Serious Injury, Brain and Spinal Injury
October 27, 2026
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MCA Conference 2026: A judge's perspective on Court of Protection practice

At this year’s Switalskis MCA Conference, District Judge Anderson offered attendees a personal perspective on life as a judge sitting in the Court of Protection.

Daniel Howard
Court of Protection
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