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Clinical Negligence

Elevate your expertise in clinical negligence law with Datalaw’s carefully curated selection of clinical negligence courses. Our courses cater to practitioners at all levels, from paralegals and legal executives to experienced solicitors looking to deepen their understanding of clinical negligence claims.

Each of our clinical negligence courses are designed to offer practical guidance that can be immediately applied to your practice. For those prioritising flexibility, our online courses are regularly updated and crafted to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule and can be accessed at any time.

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Psychological Injuries – An Overview

Psychological Injuries represent a complex and developing area of both PI and clinical negligence law. During this 2-part webinar experienced lecture Nicky Carter will consider the some of the key issues relating to psychological injuries, namely ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

4.5

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£ 90 +VAT

Ogden Discount Rate 2019 - Implications

The PI Discount Rate is a calculation used to adjust lump sum compensation payments to the victims of life-changing injuries; the purpose of the Discount Rate is to ensure that victims receive full and fair compensation. Consideration is given to ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

4

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£ 60 +VAT

Inquests in Clinical Negligence Cases

This webinar looks at the legal and procedural aspects of inquests following deaths that may have been caused by negligent medical treatment. With reference to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, barrister Aneurin Moloney of Hardwicke Chambers w ... See More

Aneurin Moloney

with Aneurin Moloney

4

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Lost Years Claims

Exploring claims arising out of shortened life expectancy, this webinar will focus on eligibility to bring claims and the methods by which the courts assess damages including available surplus & adjusting the multiplier.During this session, Aneur ... See More

Aneurin Moloney

with Aneurin Moloney

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Informed Consent

This webinar covers claims arising out of failures to enable a patient to provide informed consent to medical treatment. It looks at the detail of the legal tests on breach of duty and causation, including recent judgments from both the claiman ... See More

Aneurin Moloney

with Aneurin Moloney

4

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Claims Arising Out of Delays in Diagnosing Cancer

This invaluable webinar explores clinical negligence claims where the patient has suffered a possible negligent delay in the diagnosis of cancer. Focussing on breach of duty in failing to detect signs of cancer on diagnostic testing, this webin ... See More

Aneurin Moloney

with Aneurin Moloney

4

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£ 70 +VAT

Clinical Negligence Legal Update 2019-20

Delivered by clinical negligence barrister Aneurin Moloney of Hardwicke Chambers, this 20-minute webinar takes an in-depth look at 5 key judgments from 2019, including: • The notable case of Diamond v Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation ... See More

Aneurin Moloney

with Aneurin Moloney

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Fatal Cases – Preparing the Calculation

Essential for personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, this course will discuss the case of Knauer (Widower and Administrator of the Estate of Sally Ann Knauer) v Ministry of Justice [2016], in which the Supreme Court reversed the p ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

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£ 70 +VAT

Assessing Dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976

he Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows relatives of people killed by the wrongdoing of others to recover damages under three heads; Dependency claims, bereavement claims and funeral expenses. This session will focus on dependency claims, a claim for ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

133 Users Enrolled

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£ 70 +VAT

Surveillance Evidence

In recent years surveillance evidence has become an increasingly valuable weapon for insurance companies representing defendants; covert surveillance can negatively impact a claimant’s credibility, undermine their claim or even result in the cl ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

4.5

108 Users Enrolled

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QOCS -Traps for the Unwary

Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) is where a successful defendant cannot recover their costs from the losing claimant, except in a limited set of very precise circumstances. One such exception is fundamental dishonesty, a term first c ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

5

106 Users Enrolled

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Lost Earnings Guidance

A well drafted schedule will make recoverability easier and lead to a swifter settlement.Preparing schedules of loss can be a daunting task for any fee-earner; Knowing what you can claim is only half the battle. This session will give you ... See More

Nicky Carter

with Nicky Carter

105 Users Enrolled

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£ 70 +VAT

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Assessing Dependency under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976

with Nicky Carter

he Fatal Accidents Act 1976 allows relatives of people killed by the wrongdoing of others to recover damages under three heads; Dependency claims, bereavement claims and funeral expenses. This session will focus on dependency claims, a claim for economic loss which can be made by a restricted class of "dependant" as defined in s.1(3) of the Act.During this 30-minute session experienced lecturer Nicky Carter will concentrate on three areas: 1) Who is a dependant under the act? 2) Establishing the financial dependency 3) When is depe ... See more

133 Users Enrolled

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Surveillance Evidence

with Nicky Carter

In recent years surveillance evidence has become an increasingly valuable weapon for insurance companies representing defendants; covert surveillance can negatively impact a claimant’s credibility, undermine their claim or even result in the claim being dismissed entirely.Therefore, it is essential that all practitioners are up to speed with this aspect of personal injury practice.This session, delivered by PI solicitor and lecturer Nicky Carter, will examine the latest arguments and issues raised by surveillance evidence. Consideration will ... See more

4.5

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QOCS -Traps for the Unwary

with Nicky Carter

Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS) is where a successful defendant cannot recover their costs from the losing claimant, except in a limited set of very precise circumstances. One such exception is fundamental dishonesty, a term first coined in the April 2013 amendments to the CPR. CPR r.44.16(1) provides that orders for costs against a claimant may be enforced, to the full extent of such orders with the permission of the court, where the claim is found on the balance of probabilities to be fundamentally dishonest.This same term h ... See more

5

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Lost Earnings Guidance

with Nicky Carter

A well drafted schedule will make recoverability easier and lead to a swifter settlement.Preparing schedules of loss can be a daunting task for any fee-earner; Knowing what you can claim is only half the battle. This session will give you the skill and confidence needed to draft schedules of losses successfully.Often called a schedule of special damages, this is not necessarily an accurate title and can lead to confusion. In accordance with CPR PD 16.4.2, a schedule of loss should include ‘details of any past and future expenses a ... See more

105 Users Enrolled

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Illegality in PI Claims

with Nicky Carter

Often referred to as the illegality defence, the legal doctrine Ex Turpi ensures that a claimant cannot pursue a civil claim that has arisen in connection with an illegal act which they have committed. This webinar will examine the defence of Ex Turpi causa in personal injury litigation.This is a fast-moving area of PI practice, so it is essential that you are familiar with current arguments regarding illegality. During this 30-minute session lecturer Nicky Carter will discuss and answer the following questions:· Fraud and i ... See more

91 Users Enrolled

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Wrongful Conception, Wrongful Birth and Wrongful Life

with Rebecca Greenstreet

There have been recent challenges to the status quo in respect of wrongful life, wrongful conception and wrongful birth claims and it is essential that practitioners, both claimant and defendant, are able to identify any viable claims or avenues for potential change. Clinical negligence barrister Rebecca Greenstreet of Hardwicke Chambers and author of ‘A Practical Guide to Wrongful Life, Wrongful Conception and Wrongful Birth Claims’ is ideally placed to provide viewers with an introduction to the legal history and backgroun ... See more

4

88 Users Enrolled

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PALs and Independent Advocates

with Steph Barber

Following the redesign of the NHS Litigation Authority to NHS Resolution, their aim is to avoid litigation and deal with claims that they say are “often pursued in search of an explanation or acknowledgement that something has gone wrong”. Aimed at those specialising in clinical negligence work, or anyone who is interested in the NHS complaints system, this session will provide viewers with an opportunity to examine the background to the NHS complaints systems and those initial services and individuals who are there to support pa ... See more

55 Users Enrolled

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Possible Defences to a Claim

with Steph Barber

Aimed at those specialising in clinical negligence work, this bite size session will provide viewers with an overview of the potential defences available in clinical negligence cases. Consideration will be given to the 3-year rule or the limitation period, which stipulates how long claimants have to initiate proceedings and the question of a patient’s consent to treatment. Lecturer Steph Barber will also discuss the exceptions to the 3-year time frame and the point at which the ‘clock’ starts i.e. the date of injury or the date ... See more

4

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