In the latest edition of New Law Journal, Mark Solon of legal training company Bond Solon shares his top tips for expert witnesses giving evidence by video link. The Covid-19 outbreak has seen the health and medico-legal sectors respond by turning to online and video working – see the recent […]
Researchers from the University of Bonn, writing in the journal Annals of Neurology, have identified an autoantibody mechanism that could help with the development of new therapies against certain types of epilepsy. Understanding epilepsy Epilepsy can be caused by brain injury – from a tumour or a traumatic injury, or […]
Traditionally face-to-face sectors, in recent weeks the healthcare and justice systems have begun to embrace video technologies in order to continue to progress the work of the courts as the UK faces self-isolation and lockdown. Maintaining essential public services With courts and tribunals considered an essential public service, the Coronavirus […]
As medico-legal experts, neuro-rehab professionals can offer valuable insights to cases which shape the lives of serious injury survivors and people with neurological conditions. In a recent interview with neuro rehabilitation magazine, NR Times, NRC Chairman Dr Edmund Bonikowski provides his top tips on what can be a highly rewarding […]
As the impact of Covid-19 is felt by businesses and individuals across the UK and beyond, at NRC Medical Experts we are committing to new ways of working so we can maintain our usual service to our clients during this unprecedented time. In line with guidance from the WHO and […]
Research carried out by Calvert Reconnections and Exchange Chambers reveals delays and lack of resources in the brain injury rehabilitation sector, according to senior brain injury solicitors. Brain injury partners at law firms across the UK were surveyed, with 88% of respondents saying that solicitors for the defence did not […]
Following a 22-month study by the Glasgow Brain Injury Research Group into the incidence of dementia in former footballers, the FA is set to ban heading in children’s football in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, but not, as yet, in Wales. Though still to release final guidelines, it is thought […]
Dr. Jonathan Mamo is a consultant in rehabilitation medicine with specialist interest in neurorehabilitation. Dr. Mamo’s areas of clinical interest include the assessment and management of adult patients with neurological disability arising from any cause; the assessment and measurement of outcomes; and planning of services. Currently working as Substantive Consultant […]
Dr David Abankwa, MB ChB, MSc, FRCP Edin, is a leading Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and experienced medical expert witness. Based at Swansea Bay University Health Board in Neath Port Talbot Hospital, he is an invaluable consultant to those suffering from traumatic brain injuries and neuro-inflammatory conditions. As an expert […]
Professor Steven Laurey, a Belgian neurologist, has been awarded €1m (£850,000) to fund further work to improve diagnoses of severe brain injuries resulting in coma. The Generet Prize is a grant from the King Baudouin Foundation, named after the former Belgian monarch. It is hoped that the research will improve […]