Insights

The latest government statistics show there were 1,711 road traffic fatalities in 2022 – an average of almost five deaths per day.

The number of victims of road traffic accidents on UK roads are on the decline. Sally Green, an Associate in the Higgs LLP Personal Injury team, looks at measures which can help the number of injuries and fatalities drop still further.

Sarah Arnold, Associate in the Higgs LLP Personal Injury team, takes a candid look at an often-overlooked problem following spinal cord injury: bowel care.

The impacts of a spinal cord injury (SCI) can be far-reaching. Along with the obvious adjustments relating to mobility there are also a wide range of other potential complications, including issues with skin care.

Spinal Injury Centres play an important and vital role following on from a SCI, providing support for patients and family members alike.

Autonomic dysreflexia is a potentially life-threatening condition most commonly occurring in people with spinal cord injury at the thoracic six, or T6, level and above.

If you’re a motorcyclist, it’s important you understand both the risks and the possible legal ramifications.

Fatigue is a common and frustrating obstacle for people who have suffered a spinal cord injury. It is so much more than just a physical condition - fatigue can have a significant impact on emotional and mental state as well.

David Erwin, Associate in the Higgs LLP Personal Injury team, explains the importance of the 2015 Rehabilitation Code