Nixon v F J Morris Contracting Ltd: QBD 6 Feb 2001

It was possible in rare cases for multiple sclerosis to be contracted following a severe trauma to the head. Such a trauma can cause a breach of the blood brain barrier and demyelination with a consequence of multiple sclerosis. Though still not universally accepted as an explanation, the possibility of such a condition could not now be denied.

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Times 06-Feb-2001

Personal Injury

Updated: 09 April 2022; Ref: scu.84310