Clinical negligence

Articles

Lord Chancellor cuts personal injury discount rate

Insurers warn of soaring claims costs and motor premiums following 'crazy' decision

Fixing the fixed costs proposals

The government's proposals do not take into account the most complex cases, those involving bereavement, or the delaying tactics of the NHSLA, writes Bhavesh Patel

Costs claimed are not costs paid

Nigel Poole QC explores the implications of capping clinical negligence fees payable by the NHS

Court of Appeal victory for patient choice over medical paternalism

Medical advice must be clear, comprehensible, and highlight alternatives

Tackling a deny, delay, defend culture

A NAO audit promises to shine a light on the NHSLA but will it come too late to influence the introduction of fixed fees, wonders Nina Ali

Developments in clinical negligence

Dr Jock Mackenzie rounds up recent case law, including a decision on whether a claimant was contributorily negligent for failing to draw attention to changes in his treatment plan

Health secretary climbs down on clinical negligence costs

Lawyers tentatively welcome proposals, but critics call for 'root and branch reform' of law

New boss, same vision

Founded to fight injustice, Hodge Jones & Allen has new leadership, but the firm's values remain the same