A car accident can change your life in a second, and one of the most serious possible outcomes of a crash is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A TBI happens when a sudden physical force damages the brain, such as if the head hits the steering wheel, window, or dashboard in a motor vehicle crash. It can also happen if the head moves back and forth quickly, causing the brain to shake inside the skull.

When a spinal injury occurs, it can change your life. Even a relatively incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to chronic pain, changes to motor and sensory function, and long-term lifestyle adjustments. Unfortunately, SCIs are also a significant risk in some sports, and not only contact sports like rugby, American football and wrestling. Diving accidents are also a major cause of traumatic spinal cord injury, as are horse riding and mountain biking incidents.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, you may be in a position to claim compensation. A spinal injury compensation claim is a legal process to secure the money you need to rebuild your life, with financial support for care, equipment and your physical pain and suffering.

We are proud to share details of a recent settlement in a case where our client, a young man, received £325,000 compensation following a serious road traffic collision.

Switalskis has promoted senior associate Sam McFadyen to brain injury team lead within its serious injury department. Sam’s promotion is part of a series of changes made to the serious injury team to enhance the support given to client’s suffering from life changing injuries.

A spinal injury after a car accident can be devastating and life-changing. In the days and weeks that follow, you may be facing pain, reduced movement, hospital appointments and uncertainty about what your recovery will look like. For some people, the effects are temporary. For others, a spinal cord injury can result in permanent, life-changing effects to their mobility, independence, work, relationships and home life.

A head injury can change your life in an instant. While they vary in severity, even a relatively minor head injury can lead to ongoing or long-term effects. If you were injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to compensation that can address any physical and financial costs related to your injury, and the way head injuries are classified can influence the level of compensation you may be entitled to. Learning more about the different types of head injuries can also enable you to seek the medical care you need.

This year, the campaign on Action for Brain Injury Week 2026 focuses on isolation and loneliness that so often occurs after brain injury.