Most journeys begin with excitement. Whether you're travelling for work or heading off on holiday, the last thing you expect is to be injured before you've even reached your destination.

For many riders, summer is what motorcycling is all about. Longer days, clearer roads, ride-outs with friends, charity events, touring holidays, and that unmistakable sense of freedom that comes from being on two wheels.

Dla wielu motocyklistów lato jest najbardziej wyczekiwanym okresem w roku. Sprzyjająca pogoda, dłuższe dni, motocyklowe wyjazdy, spotkania z innymi pasjonatami oraz poczucie wolności sprawiają, że na drogach pojawia się coraz więcej jednośladów.

As we mark Injury Awareness Week 2026, we're taking time to reflect on an important truth that is often overlooked: when someone suffers a serious injury, the impact rarely stops with them.

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.

If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to seek compensation. The amount of compensation will depend on your individual circumstances, including the nature of the accident and the injuries you sustained. This often begs the question, 'What is classed as a serious injury when claiming compensation?' While there is no strict legal definition, there are several factors that can lead to an injury being treated as 'serious' under the law.

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.