Category Resources and links
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW RELATING TO FATAL ACCIDENTS: WEBINAR 8TH FEBRUARY 2023
On the 8th February 2023 I am presenting a webinar “Understanding the Law Relating to Fatal Accidents”. Booking details are available here. THE WEBINAR This webinar takes you through the essential elements you have to consider before you can advise whether a claim for fatal accident damages can be brought. It covers:- THE SERIES This webinar […]
UNDERSTANDING FATAL ACCIDENT LAW: A SERIES OF FIVE WEBINARS THIS YEAR
Together with solicitor Hilary Wetherell we are presenting a series of five seminars on fatal accident law and litigation. These take you through seeing the client for the first time, understanding the law relating to fatal claims, preparing a Schedule, avoiding procedural and other pitfalls. The series concludes on the important topic of understanding the […]
FATAL ACCIDENT DAMAGES: COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS WIDOW’S CLAIM TO DAMAGES BASED ON “PRACTICAL REALITY”
In Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd v Rix [2021] EWCA Civ 1172 the Court of Appeal rejected a defendant’s appeal in relation to the assessment of damages awarded to a widow. The widow’s husband had run a successful business. The fact that it had continued to prosper after his death did not impact upon the award that was […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS 2020: A SERIES OF WEBINARS TO HELP THOSE INVOLVED IN FATAL ACCIDENTS LITIGATION
Normally at this time of year I get together with Hilary Wetherell to present a one day course on fatal accidents. There are obvious difficulties with giving lectures this year. We are instead series of webinars on the key issues relating to fatal accident litigation and damages. FATAL ACCIDENTS: SEEING THE CLIENT FOR THE FIRST TIME, PREPARING […]
Covid-19 useful bereavement links from Leeds Bereavement Forum
This blog has a series of useful links in relation to bereavement, however Leeds Bereavement Forum has prepared a truly comprehensive list of resources in relation to bereavement and Covid-19. That list is available here. THE LIST The list is particularly important in that it concentrates upon a large number of resources available in relation […]
THE KEY CASES IN FATAL ACCIDENT DEPENDENCY CLAIMS: WEBINAR 6TH APRIL 2020
On the 6th April 2020 I am presenting a webinar “The Key Cases in Fatal Accident Dependency Claims” – concentrating upon the assessment of damages in fatal accident cases. THE WEBINAR The means of assessment of fatal accident damages is not set out in the Fatal Accident Act, but is set out in […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS: AVOIDING THE PITFALLS: WEBINAR 29TH MARCH 2019
I am presenting a webinar on avoiding the pitfalls in fatal accident claims on the 29th March 2019, 1 – 2 pm. It is designed to look at those areas of fatal accident litigation where a lawyer can be negligent, or run into significant problems. ISSUES TO BE COVERED Important issues prior to death, the […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS DAMAGES MASTERCLASS: 19th JULY 2016 LEEDS
Zenith Chambers invite you to : PI Wine and Wisdom: Fatal Accident Damages Masterclass 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM Tuesday, 19th July 2016 The Chambers, 30 Park Place, LS1 2SP £20.00 This seminar is accredited for 2 CPD Hr(s) On Tuesday 19th July 2016, […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS: 10 KEY POINTS
The interesting thing about lecturing is that you get questions and feedback. Following the talk at Hardwicke last week I thought it may be useful to set out some central issues in relation to fatal accidents. These issues arose both in the talk itself and in conversations afterwards. There are 10 key issues which benefit […]
THIRD EDITION OF APIL GUIDE TO FATAL ACCIDENTS NOW AVAILABLE
The third edition of the APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents is now available (click on the link to see order details). . WHAT THE BLURB SAYS “The APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents, now in its third edition, provides practical advice on how to run a case involving a fatal accident and how to secure maximum awards […]
FATAL ACCIDENTS AND ACTIONS ARISING FROM DEATH 