Catastrophic
injuries in RTA
Catastrophic injuries give rise to difficult issues. Getting good rehabilitation
and medical evidence is essential. Proactive claims handling can get
the case back on track and save money. What liability and causation issues
are worth running?
Alan Gore QC is well known in the claimant field. He will look at some of the
pitfalls for insurers and stimulate debate. David Drewe, Head of Crutes'
Catastrophic Injury Unit, will examine liability and causation issues.
Neurosurgeon Dr Gross will outline the medical expert's approach.
Date: |
Thursday 21 September 2006 |
Cost: |
Free |
Venue: |
London Underwriting Centre (LUC), 3 Minster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7DD |
Time:
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4.00pm - 6.45pm
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Chairman: |
Tim Wallis, Partner, Crutes Law Firm |
Speakers:
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David Drewe, Chairman, Crutes Law Firm
Dr Gross, Neurosurgeon
Alan Gore QC, 12 Kings Bench Walk |
Programme: |
4.00pm
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Registration and Refreshments
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4.20pm |
Introduction by Chairman
Tim Wallis, Partner, Crutes Law Firm |
4.25pm |
Liability and Causation
- What's new?
- Contributory negligence.
David Drewe, Chairman, Crutes Law Firm
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4.50pm |
Medical issue: the medical expert's view?
Dr Gross, Neurosurgeon |
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5.20pm
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Quantum issues in catastrophic injury cases
- Approaches to case handling,
to include capacity issues.
- Quantum traps for the unwary.
- Periodical payments versus lump sum: which way
please?
Alan Gore QC, 12 Kings Bench Walk |
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5.50pm
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Question and Answers
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5.45pm - 6.45pm
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Drinks and Networking
Please join us for drinks in the Hospitality Suite |
Invitation:
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Download the invitation
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If you would like further information regarding this event, please contact
Emma Hague on 0191 2339700 or email emma.hague@crutes.co.uk.
How to book your place
Please click on the link below to book your place.
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Booking Form
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