About this event Mental health changes are very common following a brain injury – indeed, research has show that 1 in 5 survivors of TBI report mental health difficulties. In this webinar, our speakers will explore mental health and brain injury, and the difficulties in navigating services following a brain […]
On 1 November in London, NRC Medical Experts is hosting a Training Day for our Medical Experts and for Consultants and senior allied health professionals specialising in neurorehabilitation, whether already working in, or looking to enter the medico-legal sector. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to expand your knowledge, learn from […]
Research from the University of Oxford and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre has revealed that neurological and psychiatric diagnoses are more common after COVID-19 infection. Using data from the US-based TriNetX electronic health record network of 1.25 million people following diagnosed […]
Over the last several years, the use of the recreational drug nitrous oxide – also known as ‘nos’, laughing gas, and balloons – has surged amongst younger people, with over half a million young people – almost 9% of 16-24-year-olds – reporting its use in the 2019/20 Crime Survey for […]
On 15 September 2022, Clarion’s Costs and Litigation Funding team is hosting a Clinical Negligence and Serious Injury Masterclass. NRC Medical Expert, Dr Julian Harriss, is presenting at the event. Dr Harriss will consider family matters following traumatic brain injury, and will discuss the impairments that result from a brain […]
Research has revealed that repeated head impacts, such as from heading a ball or tackling in rugby and American football are directly linked to causing chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Study lead author, Dr Chris Nowinski, CEO of the Concussion Legacy Foundation said: “This innovative analysis gives us the highest scientific confidence […]
With summer well underway, we’ve brought together a reading list to help you choose your holiday reading. With non-fiction a great way to understand the impact of neurological disabilities and traumatic injuries on individuals, these highly-rated personal memoirs and riveting original investigations are a great way into better appreciating some […]
Selecting the right Expert for a catastrophic injury case – particularly when asking for opinions from Consultant Neurologists and Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine – is crucial in ensuring that the Court is provided with the right information for a full understanding of the case. Understanding the difference between these two […]
Lawyers representing over 185 rugby players diagnosed with early-onset dementia and other neurological impairments have today issued a legal case to rugby’s governing bodies, arguing they were negligent in protecting players from concussions. Rylands Law has issued proceedings against the Rugby Football Union, World Rugby and the Welsh Rugby Union […]
We have recently produced a new brochure detailing the support provided by NRC Medical Experts, available for download via our website. Detailing expert witness reporting and testimony, clinical oversight and private access to consultants through NRC Clinical Practice, and an overview of the Specialist Rehabilitation Prescription, the brochure also includes […]