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that parents feel they can trust their solicitor, so they
can be confident that the evidence they give of
cognitive, emotional, and behavioural changes both
before and after the accident is heard and that they
see it being used effectively to support their child.
l to replace parent’s lost earnings, were they have
been compelled to take time off work due their child’s
injuries.
Conclusion
Navigating a child’s brain injury claim where there is
a suspicion of a brain injury, particularly where the
damage may be subtle and there are potentially co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders requires careful consideration even by experts in the field. These
cases are undeniably complex and can take a long
time to finalise because of the evolving effects that
these conditions may have on a growing child. However, with the right approach, it is possible to achieve
positive outcomes whatever the cause of a child’s
difficulties.
Thankfully, many children who are investigated for
brain injury will have not suffered one. However,
where they have a neurodevelopmental disorder, they
may still show worsening symptoms because of the
effects of a psychological injury, such as PTSD. While
not directly linked to the accident, diagnosis of a neurodevelopmental disorder can help a parent secure
appropriate educational support, therapy, and longterm care, outside of the claim, giving families clarity
and enabling a better future for their child.
Compensation cannot undo the impact an accident
may have on a child’s life, or that of their parents, but
a successful claim can provide the financial means for
a better life. With expert support and determined representation, families can be guided on this difficult
journey and secure both the justice and resources
their child deserves.
In claims we have handled previously we been able to
help families secure vital support, including funding
for psychological treatment for family members, to
help them cope with the emotional burden of caring
for their injured child. We have also secured interim
payments which have been used for a variety of
purposes, including:
l funding an Education, Health and Care Plan
(EHCP) to provide tailored educational supported
suited to the child’s evolving needs.
Get in touch
www.seriousinjurylaw.co.uk
Author
Oliver Shaw
Oliver is an Associate Solicitor
with Serious Injury Law, specialising in serious injury and catastrophic injury claims. His areas
of expertise include road traffic
accidents, polytrauma claims
and brain injury claims.
l respite weekends, allowing families a much-needed
break.
l tutoring, to help the child recover lost ground in
their education due to the accident.
funding cover transport costs to medical
appointments.
l
MBChB, MRCS, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedic)
Mr Mounir Hakimi is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
based in Greater Manchester. He is a fellowship trained Hip and Knee
arthroplasty surgeon. He qualified in 2001 and undertook speciality
Mr Tudor Lloyd Thomas
training in Trauma and Orthopaedic in the Northwest.
Consultant Trauma and
Mr Hakimi has a particular interest in: Primary and Complex Hip and
Knee replacement, Revision Hip and Knee replacement; arthroscopic knee
Orthopaedic Surgeon
surgery, infected joint replacement and complex trauma.
BDS, FRCS
Mr Mounir Hakimi has expertise in:
I am a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with
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Primary and Complex Hip and Knee
extensive experience within the Courtroom environment
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Replacement, Revision Hip and Knee
including the High Court in London.
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Replacement; arthroscopic knee surgery,
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Oinfected joint replacement
My special interests lie within the fields of Trauma and
Orthopaedic surgery and I am the holder of the Cardiff
University Law School Bond Solon Expert Witness Certificate.
Mr Hakimi has acted as an expert witness since 2018. He sees a wide
range of clients, including those with fractures, arthritis, joint
My ratio of Defendant / Claimant / Joint work: 30% / 60% / 10%
replacements, soft tissue injuries, back pain, whiplash and complication
arising from any of the above conditions and treatments.
Tel: 01206 752 888
Email: tudorlthomas@btinternet.com
Contact
Email: secretary@mounirhakimi.com
Turner Rise Consulting Rooms
Tel: 0161 495 7745
55 Turner Road, Mile End, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JY
Website: https://mounirhakimi.com
Area of work: South East England
Available in: London, Luton ,Harrow, Dartford, Ilford,
Also with Consulting Rooms at Letchworth Hertfordshire.
Birmingham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Greater Manchester and Liverpool.
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