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Posted on: 30 Sept 2026

Concussion after an accident: when a head injury has more serious consequences

A concussion may initially appear to be a relatively minor injury. Someone may hit their head in a fall, road traffic collision or workplace accident, attend hospital and return home expecting their symptoms to improve.

Posted on: 03 Sept 2026

Money worries are pushing Brits back to work before they have recovered from an accident or injury

New research from Simpson Millar reveals the financial pressure facing people after an accident or injury. Almost four in five UK adults said they would return to work sooner than medically advised because of money worries, while six in 10 would consider delaying or skipping treatment. We explore the financial impact of injury, why younger adults feel particularly pressured, and how a personal injury claim may help protect recovery and future financial security.

Posted on: 10 Jul 2026

Simpson Millar partners with the Brain Injury Group to help transform support for brain injury survivors and families

Simpson Millar has partnered with the Brain Injury Group to strengthen access to specialist support for people affected by brain injury and their families. Bringing together legal expertise with a network of rehabilitation providers, case managers, therapists, specialist schools, charities and support groups, the partnership aims to help more people access the rehabilitation, education, care, legal advice and long-term support they may need following a life-changing injury.

Posted on: 14 May 2026

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 2026: Why riders remain among the most vulnerable people on UK roads

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month 2026 highlights the serious risks faced by riders on UK roads. Despite making up only a small proportion of road traffic, motorcyclists account for a significant percentage of road deaths and serious injuries. This article explores why riders are especially vulnerable, the legal issues that can arise after a collision, and the importance of evidence, rehabilitation and early legal advice. It also explains how compensation claims can support recovery after life-changing motorcycle accidents.

Posted on: 17 Nov 2025

Road Safety Week: Thousands still killed or injured on UK roads each year

Every 17 minutes, someone in the UK is killed or seriously injured in a road crash. Road Safety Week 2025, led by Brake from 16–22 November, highlights how safe vehicles save lives. Around 1,700 people die and over 30,000 are seriously hurt each year on UK roads. The campaign calls for safer vehicles, roads, and driving behaviour, and reminds drivers that even simple checks and responsible decisions can prevent life-changing tragedies.

Posted on: 11 Jun 2025

Campus Crash Zones: The UK’s Most Dangerous University Roads

As 17 and 18-year-olds across the UK weigh up their university choices, most will be thinking about course rankings, campus facilities and student life.

Posted on: 13 May 2023
Updated on: 16 May 2025

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day takes place on May 16th to raise awareness of spinal cord injuries and highlight the challenges people suffering with them face every day. The majority of spinal cord injuries are caused by preventable accidents and can have a catastrophic impact on the quality of life of those suffering from them.

Posted on: 15 May 2023
Updated on: 30 Apr 2024

Simpson Millar Supports Action for Brain Injury Week 2024

Action for Brain Injury Week is running this year from 15th to 21st May, to encourage people to learn more about brain injuries and support people suffering with them, as well as their loved ones. We talk about the effects of brain injuries, the challenges that people with brain injuries face and the support that is available.

Posted on: 18 Aug 2020
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

Rehabilitation Vital for Brain Injury Survivors

Providing for the mental health needs of brain injury victims is a big part of our work as Serious Injury Solicitors. A brain injury can have a huge emotional impact on a person, causing issues such as: Personality changes; Mood swings; Anxiety; Depression; Fatigue; Difficulty concentrating; Memory; A sense of loss.

Posted on: 26 Jul 2022
Updated on: 18 Apr 2024

New Speed Limiters Could Reduce Road Collisions by 30 Percent

As of 6 July 2022, speed limiters – or Intelligent Speed Assistance systems – have become mandatory in all new vehicles sold in the European Union. Despite Brexit, the legislation could be applied in the UK to try and reduce the number of road traffic collisions.

Posted on: 01 Nov 2022
Updated on: 28 Mar 2024

Friday afternoon is peak time for Road Traffic Accidents

In order to find out how dangerous UK roads really are, our personal injury team here at Simpson Millar have analysed the latest accident data from the Department for Transport to find when and where most road traffic accidents (RTAs) take place.

Posted on: 07 Jun 2021
Updated on: 27 Mar 2024

New Safety Risk as London Launches Rental E-scooter Trial

As of today, many Londoners can legally rent electric e-scooters as part of a trial hire scheme. Rental e-scooters were legalised for use on roads in England and Wales last August, and have become common sights in many major cities, including Liverpool, Bristol and Birmingham.

Posted on: 28 Jan 2022
Updated on: 27 Mar 2024

Highway Code Changes Mean Motorists are More Responsible for Road Users' Safety

From Saturday 29 January 2022, new Highway Code rules will apply to all road users. With nine sections being updated and with 50 rules being added or updated, these changes will affect everyone on the roads: from car and van drivers to pedestrians and cyclists.

Posted on: 19 Aug 2020
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

Injury Prevention Week: Preventing Injury at Work

Although the UK is one of the safest places in the world to work, more must be done to prevent avoidable workplace injuries.

Posted on: 16 Feb 2023
Updated on: 26 Mar 2024

New Electrical Safety Bill Could Mean Good News for Homebuyers

A new Electrical Safety Certificate Bill for owned properties is in progress. This would be good news for home buyers, who would get electrical safety checks at the point of sale, in the same way that renters do. We hope this will reduce the amount of electric shocks and other types of personal injuries that happen as a result of fires and faulty wirings.

Posted on: 06 Aug 2021
Updated on: 15 Mar 2024

More Speeding Drivers Causes Serious Injury Risk

More than half of drivers and motorcyclists broke the speed limit during 2020, so could riskier roads be a lasting legacy of lockdown? According to government data, 56% of cars broke the speed limit on 30mph roads last year, along with 58% of vans and 67% of motorcycles.

Posted on: 01 Jun 2021
Updated on: 15 Mar 2024

Members of Parliament State That Families Should Get Legal Aid at Inquests Which Involve the State

A lack of access to Legal Aid is the “single greatest obstacle” to families getting justice through the inquest system, the Justice Committee says.

Posted on: 24 Mar 2022
Updated on: 15 Mar 2024

Almost a Fifth of English and Welsh Roads are ‘Structurally Poor’

For many people potholes are an annoyance, but they also present a real danger to road users if the right maintenance isn’t carried out regularly.

Posted on: 28 Apr 2022
Updated on: 15 Mar 2024

Simpson Millar Supports Workers’ Memorial Day

Workers’ Memorial Day brings together workers, their families and workplace unions each year to recognise and remember colleagues who have been killed, seriously injured or have become ill while at work.

Posted on: 12 Jul 2021
Updated on: 12 Mar 2024

Josh Owens: How I Became a British Superbike Racer

Josh Owens has progressed from British 125 and GP2 racing to British Superbike level in recent years and we at Simpson Millar are proud to have sponsored him throughout.