Weightmans Brain Injury Technical Unit

Child brain injuries - part 1

In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Emma Eccles of Weightmans is joined by barrister Mike O’Neill to discuss the key legal and practical issues arising in child brain injury claims. The conversation explores the impact of limitation periods, the challenges of predicting outcomes while a child’s brain is still developing, the critical role of early and collaborative rehabilitation, and the importance of instructing appropriately experienced paediatric experts. Designed for insurers and legal professionals, the episode provides practical insights and strategic guidance for managing complex, long-term cases with sensitivity and effectiveness.

Child brain injuries part 2

This episode forms Part Two of a two-part podcast series from the Weightmans Brain Injury Technical Unit, featuring Emma Eccles, Partner specialising in child and adult brain injury litigation, alongside barrister Mike O’Neill of Nine Chambers. Together, they examine the complex legal and medical considerations arising in child traumatic brain injury claims, with discussion centred on four key areas of focus.

Podcast: A guide to Functional Neurological Disorder

Lee Cook and Luisa Lamb discuss a guide to Functional Neurological Disorder

Podcast: Capacity

Luisa Lamb and Louise Mutch present a comprehensive overview of mental capacity issues in civil litigation. They explain the three types of capacity (litigation, financial, and welfare), discuss the Mental Capacity Act 2005 framework, and examine the roles of litigation friends and the official solicitor.

Subtle Brain Injury Claims | Episode 1

Emma Eccles, co-chair of the Weightmans Brain Injury Technical Unit and Matthew Snarr, barrister at Nine Chambers, discuss the complexities of Subtle Brain Injury cases in the first of a two part podcast.

Subtle Brain Injury Claims | Episode 2

Join Emma Eccles and Matthew Snarr as they explore the complexities of Subtle Brain Injury cases in this insightful two part podcast.