Simpson Millar is a national law firm with extensive experience supporting adults, children and families affected by traumatic and acquired brain injuries.
The firm understands that following a serious injury, individuals and their loved ones are often faced with complex decisions relating to finances, care, rehabilitation, accommodation, treatment, education and long-term wellbeing.
The Court of Protection team works closely with clients, families, deputies, case managers, rehabilitation professionals, clinicians, therapists and support organisations to help ensure vulnerable individuals receive practical, compassionate and coordinated support tailored to their needs. The team recognises that every brain injury and recovery journey is different, and that a brain injury does not necessarily mean a person lacks capacity. Their approach is centred around supporting independence, wishes and best interests wherever possible.
The team supports clients who have sustained brain injuries as a result of road traffic collisions, workplace accidents, military incidents, criminal assaults, public liability incidents and medical negligence, including delayed diagnosis, GP and hospital negligence, neurological negligence, birth injuries, encephalitis, and failures in treatment or ongoing care.
Their Court of Protection services include:
• Deputyship applications and professional deputy services for individuals with complex brain injury-related needs
• Personal injury trusts and the long-term management of compensation awards intended to fund lifelong care and rehabilitation
• Health and Welfare matters involving capacity, care arrangements, medical treatment and best interests decisions
• Support for children and young people transitioning into adulthood following a serious brain injury
• Working alongside multidisciplinary professionals to help coordinate rehabilitation, accommodation, education and long-term support planning
• Supporting families facing complex financial, practical and legal responsibilities following a life-changing injury
The team regularly supports clients who have received compensation awards intended to fund lifelong rehabilitation, care, accommodation, therapies, assistive technology and specialist support. Their role is to help ensure these funds are managed carefully and in a way that promotes dignity, independence, quality of life and long-term security.
Their focus is always on helping clients and families feel listened to, reassured and supported throughout their legal journey, whilst ensuring individuals have access to the care, rehabilitation, financial security and practical support needed both now and in the future.
