Catastrophic brain injury claims: The choice of experts

12 King’s Bench Walk (Chambers of Paul Russell QC) | Personal Injury Law Journal | December 2019/January 2020 #181
Instructing the right team at the right time is crucial. Pankaj Madan provides invaluable guidance ‘The purpose of the consultant’s report will be to provide a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of the injury and to map out an optimal pathway for the rehabilitation of the claimant.’ In this article I will examine the issues …

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Expert Evidence: He who pays the piper…

Exchange Chambers | Personal Injury Law Journal | October 2015 #139
William Waldron QC highlights some of the mistakes experts make in court and the importance of impartiality ‘My own view is that things are better than before but there are still too many instances of poor experts and inappropriate behaviour.’Recently, I sat as a recorder in the County Court on a tolerably complex, hotly-disputed, six-day …

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Advocate’s Advice: Be prepared

Exchange Chambers | Personal Injury Law Journal | September 2015 #138
Bill Braithwaite offers a round-up of some notable recent cases in personal injury law ‘There should always be good reasons for a claimant to choose a more expensive option, and it will make life easier for all if those reasons are explained to the insurer.’ As we approach the end of the year I thought …

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