Explore an array of claims pertinent to personal injury and clinical negligence, providing essential insights for practitioners. Navigate through varied cases, from straightforward accidents to intricate medical mishaps, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to advocate effectively for your clients. Delve into statutory frameworks, procedural nuances, and strategic considerations that distinguish each claim type, enhancing your proficiency in this specialised field.
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False imprisonmentLiabilityFalse imprisonment consists of the complete deprivation of liberty without a lawful basis. Claims will in practice be made...
The employer’s duty of careThis Practice Note considers the scope of an employer’s common law duty to ensure the safety of their employees with...
Duty of care and breach in clinical negligence claimsThe duty of careA medical practitioner owes a duty of care to their patient. This duty is to take...
Pain, suffering and loss of amenityValuing the lossHow should an injury be measured in a sum of money? After all no formula can calculate the value of...
Premises and lawful visitors in occupier’s liability claimsWhat are ‘premises’?Although the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 (OLA 1957) governs the liability of those in occupation or control of premises, premises are not defined.It is clear, however, that the term should be interpreted very broadly
Can a claimant claim for loss of enjoyment of a holiday or activity as a result of an injury sustained in a road traffic accident. If so, how is this loss quantified?Claims can be raised for loss of enjoyment of a holiday or an activity and falls under the category of a non-pecuniary loss, as the
Bringing a claim against a public authority in negligence—basis of dutyWhen will a public authority owe a duty of care?The Supreme Court considered the duty of care owed by public authorities in the cases of Michael and Robinson.In Michael, Ms Michael made a 999 call to inform the police that her
Claims against the policeIntroductionThe police force is a pure public authority (ie performs only public functions). Therefore, claims can be brought against it under the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA 1998) and of misfeasance in public office. For further guidance, see Practice Notes: Personal injury
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