Join us at Glaziers Hall on Wednesday, 6th March for an afternoon of presentations on the topic of brain injury litigation.
Our expert speakers, along with members of Deka Chambers’ personal injury team, will provide a range of talks covering the anatomy and causation of injuries to the brain, an update on current innovations and developments in neuro-imaging and a look at the role of the expert neuropsychologist in brain injury litigation.
Along with a discussion on litigating brain injury cases, a review of key cases, and a focus on capacity and the Court of Protection, this half day conference will provide useful insights for all personal injury practitioners dealing with brain injury litigation.
The conference will be followed by a drinks and canapés reception.
1:30pm – Refreshments on arrival
1:45pm – Anatomy of Head Injuries – Riki Trivedi, Consultant Neurovascular & Complex Spine Surgeon
Riki Trivedi will explain the anatomy and causation of injuries to the brain, including:
2:20pm – Developments in Neuro-Imaging – Professor Gary Green, Innovation
Professor Green will discuss current innovations in neuro-imaging, including:
2:55pm – Litigating Brain Injury Cases – Laura Begley and Susanna Bennett, Deka Chambers
Combining practical insights with a review of key cases, Laura Begley and Susanna Bennett will discuss legal issues in:
3:25pm – Refreshment Break
3:45pm – Contributions of a Neuropsychologist in Brain Injury Litigation – Lesley Murphy, Chartered Clinical Neuropsychologist
Lesley Murphy will discuss the role of the expert neuropsychologist, including:
4:20pm – Capacity and the Court of Protection – Ed Lamb, Deka Chambers
Offering cross over expertise between damages claims and the Court of Protection, Ed Lamb will explain:
4:50pm – Closing Remarks – Laura Johnson KC, Deka Chambers
5:00pm – Drinks and Canapés Reception
Spaces for this conference are limited. If you are interested in attending please contact events@dekachambers.com
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