Quantum: Drafting a schedule in a serious clinical negligence case

Stuart Mckechnie gives practical tips on how to optimise claims ‘Traditionally, the costs of commercial care have increased year-on-year at a higher rate than conventional inflation.’ The schedule of loss is the most important quantum document in any serious clinical negligence case. This article provides guidance on how to construct such a schedule and maximise …
This post is only available to members.

Clinical Negligence: The Damages Act 1996

Julian Matthews looks at the latest authorities concerning the discount rate ‘The computation of continuing losses in clinical negligence and personal injury claims is entirely dependent upon the assessment of the multiplier. Traditionally the multiplier was assessed by the courts on the basis of precedent.’ In early November 2010 the Lord Chancellor announced a review …
This post is only available to members.