Credit Hire: The latest instalment in the litigation saga

Maria Mulla reflects on replacement vehicle issues that have been addressed by the court in recent claims ‘Courts may not readily accept that a claimant should be out of pocket (particularly if they are supporting a family) until the issue of liability may be determined, or damages paid by the defendant.’Claims for personal injury involving …
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Credit Hire: Defendants in pole position as Court of Appeal gives objective test for basic hire rates

Patrick West looks at the latest guidance from the Court of Appeal on basic hire rates in credit hire cases ‘The key issue for the parties in such cases will be to ensure they have a credible rates survey before the court to persuade it that their rates are more representative.’Not for the first time …
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