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Our position as the Trusted Legal Partner of The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) is testament to how passionate we are about making a real difference to those affected by spinal cord injuries.

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.

Claire Burnell, a Principal Associate in the Personal Injury team at Higgs LLP, said: “This is a significant event for the Child Brain Injury Trust, and we are thrilled to be lending our support, both in terms of volunteering at the event and entering corporate teams.

Higgs LLP is the Trusted Legal Partner in the West Midlands region for the SIA and praised Martin’s commitment to helping other people with spinal injuries.

Higgs LLP has extended its partnership with the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), reaffirming the leading law firm’s commitment to offering first-class support to people after life-changing injury.

Andy Shaw, a personal injury partner at the Brierley Hill-based firm, has been listed as a trusted solicitor by Headway, the brain injury association.

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.