Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is now appearing more often in personal injury and clinical negligence work, yet it remains one of the most challenging conditions to explain, diagnose, and evidence. Symptoms are genuine and often disabling, but legal teams still face uncertainty around causation, prognosis, and how best to build a clear medico-legal picture.
To support professionals working with these cases, we have shared the full recording of our recent webinar, Functional Neurological Disorder: A Legal Case Explored, delivered by Huw Ponting, Partner and Head of Personal Injury at Enable Law.
Drawing on a recently settled case, Huw outlined how FND typically develops, the pattern of symptom onset, and the clinical pitfalls that often delay diagnosis. He explored why expert evidence must be coordinated from the start, especially where symptoms do not correspond to structural injury. He also covered the most common sticking points in litigation, including causation, symptom fluctuation, and differences in expert opinion.
With more than 30 yearsβ experience in catastrophic injury, Huw set out what effective evidence looks like and how legal teams can avoid unnecessary dispute. His session explained the role of neurology, neuropsychiatry and neuropsychology, how to interpret conflicting reports, and what supports realistic rehabilitation planning.
This webinar is designed for solicitors, case managers, and clinicians who manage FND cases as part of complex injury work. The recording offers clear guidance on:
- How FND presents in litigation and why early, coordinated expert input is vital
- The type of neurological, neuropsychiatric, and neuropsychological evidence the court expects
- How to approach causation when symptoms are not explained by structural pathology
- What helps when managing expectations, settlement strategy, and rehabilitation planning
- Practical points for working effectively with experts and building persuasive evidence
π₯οΈ Download the slides (PDF)
πΊ Watch the webinar
Please note, one video has been removed for copyright reasons.
For legal teams, clinicians, and case managers
Understanding FND is key to preparing balanced, reliable medico-legal evidence. This recording will support anyone working with clients whose symptoms are complex, fluctuating, or poorly understood, helping you make informed decisions about expert choice, rehabilitation pathways, and case strategy.
Need expert input on a case?
NRC Medical Experts provides access to specialists with extensive experience in FND assessment and reporting, including:
β Consultant Neuropsychiatrists
β Consultant Neurologists
β Clinical Neuropsychologists
β Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine
Our experts provide:
- Objective expert witness reports
- Assessment of FND presentation and prognosis
- Clear analysis of causation, recovery expectations, and care needs
- Support for clinicians and case managers planning rehabilitation pathways
π© [email protected]
π 0191 466 1406
π Search our directory to find an Expert Witness