A brain injury can greatly impact work and income potential. Hokman Wong from our Adult Brain Injury team explains how loss of earnings is assessed in claims, considering career growth and cognitive challenges. Read more: tinyurl.com/mvdu7xhc #BrainInjury #BrainInjuryAwareness
Bolt Burdon Kemp
@boltburdonkemp.bsky.social
Solicitors specialising in fighting compensation claims for Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Brain Injury, Spinal Injury, Military Claims and Abuse.
What does the #HillsboroughLaw mean for families affected by the 1994 RAF Chinook disaster? Victoria Sedgwick from our Military Claims team discusses how it could enhance transparency and support for bereaved families. Read more: tinyurl.com/2pfh2ym8 #MilitaryFamilies
Claudia Hillemand & Mollie Benjamin uncovered negligent neonatal care, securing £900k in compensation This will ensure her long-term security and independence. Read more: tinyurl.com/3b6up52n #CerebralPalsy #PatientSafety #AccessToJustice
Natasha Mason & Natasha Orr from our Military Claims team attended Devonport Open Days, hosted by Babcock, supporting STEM and highlighting the exciting opportunities available within engineering. #STEM #FutureEngineers #Military #WomenInSTEM #DevonportOpenDays
Last week, our Abuse team attended the sentencing of ex-officer Gerard Hutchings to 10 years for sexual offences against young men in custody. We stand with survivors and hope this brings them closer to justice. #AbuseLaw #Survivors #JusticeForSurvivors
Our BBK Charity grant has equipped wheelchair rugby athlete Ian Hosking with a SmartDrive device, boosting his independence and helping him to visit his father in Cornwall. Discover more: tinyurl.com/429b7dxz #Accessibility #DisabilityInclusion #WheelchairRugby
Our Medical Negligence team has been featured in national media this week, contributing to important conversations on healthcare accountability and patient safety. Proud to see the team's expertise recognised. #PatientSafety #NHS
🎉 Celebrating 10 years of partnership between Contact and BBK! Together, we've supported families and created lasting impact. We're proud of all we've achieved and look forward to the next chapter. #10YearsOfImpact #ByYourSide
Abbie Hickson discusses the sentencing of former chaplain Edward Phillips-Smith for abusing boys in the late 70s and early 80s. Read more on legal options for survivors: tinyurl.com/yffbcrcy #ChildAbuseSurvivors #Safeguarding #AccessToJustice
Hannah Travis from our Women’s Health team highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in her article for @mja-uk.bsky.social. Read her insights: tinyurl.com/2zu544zx #DutyOfCandour #PatientSafety #Healthcare #NHS #MedicalJournalism
As part of #FarmSafetyWeek, Charlotte Dowson from our Personal Injury Claims Team asks: Why do life-changing injuries still happen in agriculture? 🌾 Read more: tinyurl.com/52zrxkmz 🚜 #FarmSafety #WorkplaceSafety #HealthAndSafety
Ellen McGreevy & Joshua Hughes from our Medical Negligence team secured a £1.2M settlement for a family after a 4-year misdiagnosis of colorectal cancer. Read more: tinyurl.com/4pyd4p7r #CancerMisdiagnosis
During #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, Hannah Travis from our Women’s Health team talks about the emotional impact of birth trauma on families. #BirthTraumaCostMe #BirthTrauma #BirthInjury #WomensHealth
The grooming gangs issue leaves many victims unsupported. Alan Collins from our Abuse team spoke with Tom Swarbrick on @lbc.co.uk about survivor impacts and necessary lessons. 🎙️ Full interview here (starts at 01:08:23): tinyurl.com/4aceuyhw #Safeguarding #SurvivorSupport
Birth trauma doesn't just fade after delivery. During #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, Ella Croyden-Flack sheds light on the hidden costs of birth trauma and the need for better support for families. Read more:🔗 tinyurl.com/389dbc7f #BirthTraumaCostMe #BirthTrauma #MaternityCare
The Bolt Burdon Kemp Charity proudly awarded a £500 grant to The Hut Mersea Island, funding 6 beach hut days for those with life-changing injuries. Giving families a much-needed escape by the sea: tinyurl.com/2xfrn468 #AccessibilityMatters #DisabilityInclusion #CharitySupport
During #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, Olivia Boschat from our Women’s Health team highlights the financial impact of #birthtrauma and the ongoing support families need to cope with physical injuries and mental health challenges. #BirthTraumaCostMe
This #BirthTraumaAwarenessWeek, Ella Croyden-Flack from our Child Brain Injury team highlights how birth trauma impacts parents. Understanding these effects can help drive the change families need. #BirthTrauma #MaternalMentalHealth #WomensHealth #MaternalHealth
Congratulations to Selina Westrope on her promotion to Senior Costs Executive, Ellie Lawrenson as HR Coordinator, and Carlota Rodrigues as Compliance Officer! #BBK #TeamSuccess #GrowthAndDevelopment #EmployeeRecognition
Most people don't know about Group B Strep (GBS), a leading cause of serious infections in newborns. As #GBSAwarenessWeek begins, learn what expectant parents should know! Read Hema's article: tinyurl.com/mu3er6cf #GroupBStrep #PregnancyAwareness #MaternalHealth
Congratulations to our newly promoted colleagues on this well-deserved achievement. Read more here 🔗: tinyurl.com/2erhx5tp #BBK #PeopleFirst #ProfessionalDevelopment #Congratulations
We were delighted to host FemTech's first Women’s Health Innovation, Research & Leadership Summer School at BBK! Inspiring the next gen of leaders in women’s health. #WomensHealth #FemTech #Innovation #Leadership
Claudia Hillemand & Hema Wanza from our Child Brain Injury team secured over £9 million for our client and his family, providing lifelong care and support. Read more: tinyurl.com/4detrbxb #MedicalNegligence #BirthInjury #PatientSafety
We are proud to announce our latest promotions! 🎉 Congrats to everyone! Read more here 🔗: tinyurl.com/2erhx5tp #PromotionAnnouncement #CareerDevelopment #TeamBBK
The Bolt Burdon Kemp Charity has funded 6 accessible beach hut days for those with life-changing injuries! Thanks to The Hut Mersea Island for creating a welcoming space. Read more: tinyurl.com/2xfrn468 #MerseaIsland #Accessibility #CommunitySupport
🎉 Congratulations to Abbie Hickson on her promotion to Partner! #WomenInLaw #CareerGrowth #Leadership #PartnerPromotion #LegalProfession
In our latest episode, Hannah Travis & Claudia Hillemand react to the National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation Report. While some recommendations are good, more action is needed on cultural issues in maternity services. 🎧 Listen: tinyurl.com/bdehwejm #MaternitySafety
The Amos report is out, but Baroness Amos' recommendations fall short in tackling the urgent cultural issues in maternity services. Families are disappointed there's no call for a public inquiry. Read mores: tinyurl.com/2z6c6yby #MaternitySafety #PatientSafety
Congratulations to Maya Englesberg, Associate in our Child Brain Injury team on achieving APIL Senior Litigator status. This is a fantastic achievement and a well deserved recognition of her dedication and expertise. #LegalExcellence
Olivia Boschat from our Women's Health team will be hosting a webinar with the Birth Trauma Association on 8 July, offering guidance on claims after traumatic birth, case examples, legal criteria & next steps. 🕒 12:30–1:30pm (Zoom) Register here: tinyurl.com/5cme53za