Ben Townsend

Head of PI Leeds @StewartsLawLLP. My team and I bring claims for people with catastrophic injuries. Brought up in Middlesbrough.

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A new study argues that Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) must be reframed from a simple disruption of motor pathways into a fundamental systems-level disorder. #SCI https://t.co/VHeb70JsU6

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Darn https://t.co/9S1Ap3yril

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Head First: Scientists Use Brain Phantoms To Tackle TBI https://t.co/fEawCBqyDZ

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The Australian National Rugby League and National Rugby League for Women have just taken a step forward with brain injury prevention by restricting contact in training. Will other leagues follow? #TBI #BrainInjury https://t.co/SBWI6dO2JW

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I am very proud that Stewarts does its part in ensuring that its solicitors provide free legal assistance to people when they are most in need. 20 solicitors at @StewartsLawLLP (including me!) have been recognised in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List. https://t.co/fLj1C4t0gb

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Guidance from brain injury charity Headway UK regarding voting for brain injury survivors. #TBI #BrainInjury https://t.co/das9PlApua

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Personal Injury partner Chris Smith explains the support available to injured sportspeople and how they can seek compensation for their injuries. https://t.co/HY6lYlbJzg

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2025 was a great year for us in the Stewarts injury departments. We have been achieving extraordinary results for our clients. We have also recruited to our teams, with Leeds PI now being larger than ever. See the attached review.
#LifeBeyondInjury

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The Leeds maternity failings have created awful circumstances for some families. My @StewartsLawLLP colleague Alexandra Bennett, speaks to Richard Baker KC and Ben Bradley KC from @outertemple Chambers, to provide guidance to those who may be affected. https://t.co/b9lIqmDY7w

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This is quite an astonishing challenge. On 18 April, former Stewarts client Ollie Thorn will set out on a challenge and a world first, to hand-cycle to Everest Base Camp to raise money for life-changing research. https://t.co/KjOEqeKBjA

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Dr Annmarie Burns and Ingram Wright @clinicalneuro discuss Annmarie's work with the charity @brainkinduk and, specifically, the prevalence of brain injury in survivors of Domestic Violence. https://t.co/gINsQBGTwU

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TBIs and Homelessness: An open letter by Brain Trust

#TBI #Homeless #BrainInjury https://t.co/orz04O9CaM

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Article arguing that too many drivers see road safety rules as a personal affront - it’s time to tighten up UK laws https://t.co/hduxDRmQ92

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In a bid to better understand chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a new study explores how repetitive head injuries affect proteins circulating in the blood. #BrainInjury #CTE #TBI https://t.co/mQHb6M0LSX

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A neurosurgeon reports rising e-bike and e-scooter head injuries.

#TBI #BrainInjury https://t.co/Fc4WAGmOC0

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One man's story illustrates how brain injuries can happen to anyone at any time: 'I fell down the stairs at Oxford Circus station and woke up in hospital with half my head missing' #BrainInjury #TBI https://t.co/tcV8js8hmc

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Members of a club which helps people with disabilities learn to ski talk about the impact of the Paralympics and a GB skier winning a medal.

#Paralympics #Skiing

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After their son’s fatal American Football injury, his family raises awareness of concussions through customised video game.
#TBI #Concussion #BrainInjury https://t.co/BEI302PpoD

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New research indicates that patients with severe traumatic brain injury who receive ketamine within 24 hours of injury have a lower mortality risk, suggesting it is a safe and potentially beneficial sedation option in this setting. #BrainInjury #TBI https://t.co/rYznxA31bq

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Chronic job stress can cause damage to your brain, but six steps can help you to protect it. #BrainInjury https://t.co/XS50q28lYr