"We have previously admitted full liability for the brain injury Alfie sustained at the time of his birth in March 2006, " he said.

BBC: Alfie Buck outside the High Court

" The more complicated, but more accurate answer is "yes, sometimes but it depends, and lots of time the brain injury is a red herring.

CNN: Can traumatic brain injury trigger mental health issues?

Important insights to emerge from the panel included the plasticity of the brain in recovering from traumatic injury over time, as well as preliminary studies suggesting that certain genetic mutations may influence susceptibility and recovery after traumatic brain injury as well as early-onset dementia.

FORBES: NFL and GE Launch 'Head Health Initiative': Innovative Imaging and Technology to Address Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions

The first will involve a 40 million research project led by GE to better diagnose mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and to predict the outcomes over time.

FORBES: NFL and GE Launch 'Head Health Initiative': Innovative Imaging and Technology to Address Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussions

Army medics rushed to save the him but by the time he had been repatriated his condition deteriorated and he died from a massive brain injury.

BBC: Pte Richard Hunt