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ARTICLE · 03 JUNE 2026

Addressing Functional Neurological Disorder In Personal Injury Claims

Anthony Gold Solicitors LLP
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Functional neurological disorder (FND) presents unique challenges in personal injury claims, often leading to allegations of dishonesty when symptoms cannot be explained by visible structural damage. Early diagnosis and intervention through multi-disciplinary rehabilitation can dramatically improve outcomes for claimants, yet limited specialist resources and delayed assessments frequently result in devastating consequences for those affected.

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Sana Bibi
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I was very pleased to have hosted my first APIL London Regional Group meeting with my joint co-ordinator Andrew Benzeval of Stewarts last month.

We had fantastic speakers including Dr Mike Dilley, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital, Professor Mark Edwards, Consultant Neurologist, Brain and Mind Ltd, Neil Irwin, commercial director at Proclaim Care and Pankaj Madan of counsel, 12KBW who gave excellent talks on the mind-boggling issue of functional neurological disorder (FND).

Contrary to assertions, it is a very complex, but real phenomenon affecting a remarkable number of claimants following injury. It is a disorder of the nervous system functioning without visible structural damage seen on the MRI or CT scans that may be obtained to explain often inexplicable symptoms, including tremor, gait disorder and sensory loss. Of course, questions and, even allegations of fundamental dishonesty can arise in such cases in the absence of any structural brain damage.

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