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Expert commentary on neurology, medicolegal practice, and case insight for instructing solicitors across the UK.
Photo by MART PRODUCTION via Pexels Neurologist vs Neuropsychologist: Which Expert Does Your Case Need? In abuse injury litigation, the distinction between a neurologist and a neuropsychologist is not merely academic—it is a critical determinant of the strength and admissibility of medico-legal evidence. Both disciplines address brain function, but their methodologies, clinical frameworks, and legal…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Stroke Clinical Negligence Claims: How a Neurologist Expert Witness Establishes Breach and Causation In stroke clinical negligence claims, the instruction of a neurologist expert witness is often pivotal in establishing both breach of duty and causation. For solicitors acting in such cases—whether for claimants, defendants, or public authorities—the role of…
Photo by www.kaboompics.com via Pexels Instructing a TBI Expert Witness: Key Considerations for Solicitors Traumatic brain injury (TBI) in abuse claims presents complex medico-legal challenges. Whether resulting from physical violence, institutional neglect or other abuse forms, TBI often intersects with psychiatric, psychological and paediatric evidence. For solicitors handling civil claims, Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA)…
Photo by Ivan S via Pexels Cerebral Palsy Compensation Claims: A 2026 Guide to Birth Injury Litigation Cerebral palsy compensation claims represent some of the most complex and high-value cases within clinical negligence and personal injury litigation. The lifelong impact of cerebral palsy, often resulting from perinatal birth injury, requires a multi-faceted approach that integrates…
Fitness to Plead and Neurological Conditions: When a Neurologist Expert Witness Is Required In abuse injury medico-legal practice, determining a claimant’s fitness to plead or participate in legal proceedings often requires specialist input. While psychiatric assessments are standard, certain neurological conditions demand a neurologist expert witness. This is particularly relevant in cases involving traumatic brain…
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk via Pexels Missed stroke in younger patients: the neurologist’s role in causation and standard of care assessments Missed stroke diagnoses in younger patients represent a significant area of clinical negligence litigation, with neurological expertise often central to causation and standard of care assessments. As NHS Resolution’s clinical negligence agreement comes into…
Photo by Gustavo Fring via Pexels Navigating the Boundaries: A Comparison of CPR Part 35 Duties and Expert Scope of Practice in UK Forensic Assessments Expert evidence plays a pivotal role in UK litigation, particularly in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Part 35 sets out the framework governing expert…
Photo by Funkcinės Terapijos Centras via Pexels Delayed Diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome: Establishing Causation and Prognosis of Neurological Deficit The delayed diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) represents a critical juncture in neurological clinical negligence. As a rare but devastating condition, CES demands urgent recognition and intervention to mitigate irreversible neurological damage. For solicitors,…
Photo by Sora Shimazaki via Pexels Comparing Methodologies for Assessing Causation in Functional Neurological Disorder Medico-Legal Cases Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) represents a significant and increasingly recognised clinical entity within neurological practice. Its rising profile in medico-legal arenas, particularly in clinical negligence and personal injury claims, necessitates a clear and defensible approach to assessing causation….
Photo by RDNE Stock project via Pexels Navigating Functional Neurological Disorder Claims: Lessons from a Discontinued Case Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) represents a significant and often challenging area within medico-legal practice, particularly in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Unlike structural neurological conditions, FND involves disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system without evident…