Clinical negligence
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FeatureWhat happened in the world of clinical negligence litigation in 2019?
James Bell of Hodge Jones & Allen offers a personal take on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases and proposed changes to fixed fees.
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FeatureWhat’s changing in clinical negligence litigation?
James Bell provides an update on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases, and proposed changes to fixed fees and the discount rate
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FeatureBook review: Kerry Underwood on Personal Injury Small Claims Portals
Stephen Hines reviews Kerry Underwood’s three-volume guide on all aspects of funding, small claims, the portals and fixed costs.
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FeatureManaging fixed costs in clinical negligence work
The government’s plans to introduce fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence claims have been delayed, but are unlikely to be on hold for long. If this is the direction of travel, argues Rebecca Thomas, director in clinical negligence at Duncan Lewis, here’s how to make the regime work.
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FeatureBook review: Clinical Negligence Claims by 9 Gough Square
Clinical negligence partner Rachel Heelis reviews the third edition of this practical guide, written by the clinical negligence practice group of 9 Gough Square barristers’ chambers
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Feature'No room for negotiation': why clin neg fixed costs will be a disaster
The government’s plans to introduce fixed costs in clinical negligence cases will impact access to justice and lead to the long-term deterioration of healthcare in the UK, writes Nina Ali of Hodge Jones & Allan
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FeatureArbitrate, don't litigate
With the civil courts in crisis, could arbitration be a quicker and more cost-effective alternative to litigation in resolving personal injury and clinical negligence claims?
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FeatureCourt fees rise: the clinical negligence perspective
Steve Webber argues that the civil court fee rises will only hike up the upfront costs clinical negligence claimants have to pay, and drown the court services in fee remission forms