APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims

APIL Guide to Catastrophic Injury Claims (previously published as Catastrophic Injuries: A Practical Guide to Compensation) will provide a guide to best practice in the complex area of personal injury litigation. The text provides guidance on case management, practical help in dealing with and addressing issues of expert evidence, an in-depth discussion of damages and an analysis of relevant primary source material. This new edition will take account of: o the Civil Procedure Rules and development of various Protocols o the introduction of the Rehabilitation Code o the development of the Courts Case Management functions, particularly in clinical negligence o cases o changes in the funding of claims, including CFAs o the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and changes in the Court of Protection o Alternative 'mechanisms' for settlements of substantial claims, including ADR / Mediation and Round Table Settlement Meetings o introduction of Periodical Payment Orders and the challenges facing Claimant's in damages management