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Designing Accessible Homes: Key Adaptations for Independence Disability History Month is an opportunity to reflect on the progress made in designing and adapting homes for people who have suffered life changing injuries. A significant part of this is ensuring that individuals living with disabilities have access to homes that enable independence and dignity. At Steven…

Road Safety Week and the Role of Expert Witnesses in Personal Injury Litigation What is Road Safety Week? Road Safety Week is organised by the charity Brake, who work to prevent crashes on the UK’s roads, reduce the harm caused when a crash happens, and help every road victim get the support they need. Road…

Incorporating Carers’ Accommodation in Accessible Homes Carers play a crucial role in supporting individuals living with disabilities, particularly those who have sustained catastrophic injuries. At Steven Docker Associates, we recognise that the design of an accessible home often needs to accommodate both the individual’s needs and a carer. By doing so, this ensures that the…

Following a road traffic accident in August 2021, our client Ruby sustained severe injuries, including the amputation of her right leg, reconstruction of her left leg, and injuries to her spine and pelvis. At just 24 years old and on maternity leave with her six-month-old son, Leon, Ruby’s primary goal was to regain her mobility,…

In a recent article for BBC InDepth, Elliott Caswell, a 19-year-old living with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, shared his goals for independence and paid employment. His story highlights the many challenges young adults living with disabilities face, particularly when it comes to finding accessible, appropriate housing, which can often be an essential foundation for leading a…

As a reflection of our continued growth and increase in workload, Steven Docker Associates is delighted to be recruiting for two new roles, a Legal Secretary and an Architectural Technologist. We’re proud to be accessible accommodation specialists in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation. Our award-winning team is passionate about changing perceptions and enabling individuals…

A recent study by Stannah has revealed a significant gap in accessibility features within the London rental market, with only 140 out of 43,000 rental properties offering basic accessibility features such as step-free access, wet rooms, or level access. This highlights some of the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities when searching for suitable…