Personal injury

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Mental health: Preventing tragic outcomes

There needs to be a more collaborative approach between medical units to protect patients with both physical and mental health issues, says Hannah Travis

Personal injury claims: An uphill battle for fairness

The new APIL president, Brett Dixon, looks ahead at the association's plansfor ensuring the rights of injured people

QOCS and 'mixed claims'

Sophie Khan considers the first case to involve qualified one-way costs shifting in relation to type 3 claims

Tories 'consider' ban on personal injury cold calling

Stamp out of nuisance calls welcomed but plan to scrap SFO described as 'a pity'

The correct use of the Bolam test

Dr Jock Mackenzie considers recent clinical negligence cases which raise the question of when the Bolam, Montgomery, and Penney tests should apply

Goodbye to vicarious liability's close connection test?

By paying lip service to Lister, the courts will shatter the close connection principle, writes Chris Pawlowska

Last word: Criminal class

Attending a speed awareness course brings home to Richard Barr the need for drivers to be trained to be more aware of the unforeseen

'Pointless' fixed costs risk patient safety

Public backs fixed costs, poll shows, as Medical Protection Society calls on government to be 'bold'