TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– This paper aims to consider the advantages to using the Rehabilition Code within personal injury litigation.Design/methodology/approach– The paper is designed to take the reader through the key features of the Rehabilitation Code, how the Code is implemented on a practical level and the advantages to both Claimant and Defendant Advisors in utilising the Code.Findings– The article highlights that the early provision of rehabilitation can make a significant and positive contribution to the life of an injured party. It actively encourages all parties involved in the litigation process to act in a collaborative manner and to fully engage with the Rehabilitation Code.Originality/value– This paper sets out a framework for legal advisors to use when considering the provision of early rehabilitation within litigation. VL - 3 IS - 1 SN - 2042-0919 DO - 10.1108/20420911211207062 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/20420911211207062 AU - Healy Deirdre PY - 2012 Y1 - 2012/01/01 TI - Rehabilitation and litigation T2 - Social Care and Neurodisability PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 40 EP - 43 Y2 - 2024/04/23 ER -