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.  

A brain injury can change a life quickly. You may be struggling with symptoms, work, relationships or everyday tasks. Families are often affected too.

Action for Brain Injury Week 2026 highlights the hidden impact isolation and loneliness can have on brain injury survivors and their families. At Switalskis, we see every day how brain injury can affect far more than physical health - impacting confidence, relationships, work and everyday life.

Rehabilitation is often a major part of recovery after a brain injury. Recovery can take weeks, months or years. Some people continue to need support for the rest of their lives.

A serious head injury can affect every part of life. You may be coping with pain, confusion, memory problems or major changes to daily life. Families are often affected too.