2023 has already seen some important decisions being made by the Courts that will have a real impact on how certain types of cases are considered. There are also significant changes afoot at a legislative level that will alter the overall cost of claims.

In our review we look back at some of these key topics, from the clarification of consent in the post-montgomery era, changes to costs – both already here and on the horizon, and other important matters around fundamental dishonesty and pre-inquest admissions and the impact on a claim. The full list of topics is :

• Spotlight on three appeal court decisions
• Appeal decisions pending
• Fundamental Dishonesty – ‘good days and bad days’ defence rejected
• Two important changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime
• Defendants’ ability to recover their costs from claimants extended
• Pre inquest admissions fatal to defendant’s case
• Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) review update

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Aiming to be the firm of choice for medical malpractice and general liability insurers, we advise and support on all aspect of claims and inquests.

To discuss how any of these issues may affect your organisation, please get in touch with Majid Hassan, Ed Mellor or Sarah Bryant or Cheryl Blundell.