Clinical negligence

Articles

3 Apr 2019

High Court strikes off solicitor for dishonestly overcharging

A clinical negligence solicitor has been struck off by the High Court for grossly overcharging clients.

7 Sept 2017

Patients 'failed' by NAO report that blames claimant lawyers

Coordinated approach needed to rein in rising cost of clinical negligence claims

6 Sept 2017

Changing behaviours will encourage resolution

Following publication of Lord Justice Jackson's costs review, Claire Fazan gives her take on a possible, albeit radical, future approach to clinical negligence litigation

11 Jul 2017

Consent, causation, and competence

Dr Jock Mackenzie provides a round-up of recent clinical negligence case law

5 Jul 2017

Who's the patient?

The recent case of ABC has addressed the question of who clinicians owe a duty to in particular circumstances, write Caron Heyes and Christina Gardiner

26 Jun 2017

Can white knight lawyers return?

There are challenges ahead if we want to breathe new life into the reputation of claimant lawyers, but that should not stop us from trying, writes Jonathan Wheeler

23 Jun 2017

Cap lawyers' fees and future care costs to save NHS, report says

MPS calls for fixed recoverable costs on clinical negligence claims up to £250,000

25 May 2017

Families will be held 'hostage' by 'crude' birth injury scheme

Claimant lawyers critical of 'factory-style' rapid resolution and redress process