Publisher's Synopsis
The management of catastrophic injury claims is complex. They involve detailed and ongoing care and rehabilitation regimes; sophisticated case management; technical procedural matters; the Court of Protection; significant use of expert evidence; as well as complicated settlement and financial structures including periodical payment orders. Involving numerous experts of different disciplines, these claims require the practitioner to 'marshall' and manage the team, whilst providing particular client care and support. The APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims provides a guide to best practice in the complex area of catastrophic injury litigation. The text provides guidance on case management, practical help in dealing with and addressing issues of expert evidence, an in-depth discussion of damages and an analysis of relevant primary source material. This edition takes account of: • the Civil Procedure Rules • the Rehabilitation Code • the development of Court Case Management functions, particularly in clinical negligence cases • changes in the funding of claims, including CFAs • the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and changes in the Court of Protection • Alternative Dispute Resolution methods including Mediation • the Damages Act, Periodical Payment Orders and the challenges facing Claimants in damages management The APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims will be essential reading for all clinical negligence practitioners and personal injury lawyers dealing with serious injury claims. 10% discount for APIL Members, to take advantage of this offer please call Customer Services on 0117 918 1492 and quote your APIL membership number.
