EXP v CHARLES SIMON BARKER [2017] EWCA Civ 63 This is a recent case highlighting the importance of ensuring that you are not conflicted when agreeing to undertake the preparation of a medico-legal report. If you are an instructing party reading … Continued
WEBSTER (A CHILD & PROTECTED PARTY, BY HIS MOTHER & LITIGATION FRIEND, HEATHER BUTLER) v BURTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (2017) [2017] EWCA Civ 62 Montgomery case followed – see below blog from 13.12.16 The new test +a little practice reminder … Continued
VALERIE ELSIE MAY MERRIX v HEART OF ENGLAND NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (2016) BHOJANI v UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF LEICESTER NHS TRUST I must say I feel comforted by the fact that Judges realise that we are operating in an ‘atmosphere of … Continued
SHACKLETON & ASSOCIATES LTD v (1) ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI (2) MOHAMMED ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI (3) MARZOOK ALI MARZOOK ALI BIN KAMIL AL SHAMSI [2017] EWHC 304 QBD 23/02/2017 An interesting case on costs … Continued
Mr Paul Fenton has recently joined the partnership and his current practice involves complex lower limb trauma, post-trauma limb reconstruction and foot and ankle surgery. Mr Fenton is looking forward to working with our clients to deliver his expert medico-legal opinion … Continued
Case on Relief From Sanctions – Chancery Division decision SIMON PATTERSON (TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY OF GEORGE SPENCER v GEORGE SPENCER & 5 ORS (2014) Case on video surveillance evidence MATTHEW HICKS v PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OF IONEL ROSTAS (Deceased) & MOTOR INSURANCE … Continued
ANGEL GROUP LTD & ORS v DAVEY Ch D (A Hochhauser QC) 28/03/17 Fail to disclose information and conduct yourslef dishonestly and you mat face an order for indemnity costs. RE Z (A CHILD) [2017] EWCA Civ 157 CA (Civ … Continued
The following case sets out the point that a third party can have a claim arising out of clinical negligence. (1) Re (A Minor By Her Mother & Litigation Friend) (1st Claimant) (2) LE (2nd Claimant) (3) DE (4th Claimant) … Continued
Whatever your view on fixed costs for clinical negligence cases, it certainly continues to spark debate. Concerns include that it will hinder access to justice for the most vulnerable and that the system needs overhaul before a pricing structure is … Continued
Friday afternoon has rolled around again in no time. Despite my well founded intention to tweet every day and write regular articles, this has not yet come to fruition, but I am working on it…. The frenzy surrounding costs budgets … Continued