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committed to injured people

Personal injury on-demand legal training

If you have missed an event or are unable to view APIL training live on the day, all APIL events are recorded and available for six months from the date of delivery. With a variety of knowledgeable speakers, APIL on-demand learning is accessible via the web, streamed directly to your computer, or downloaded to your mobile device in either video or audio mp3 format whichever you prefer. Personal injury on-demand training is also a convenient way of topping up your CPD hours to maintain your accreditation.

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On-demand training

Our on-demand training is typically available for six months after the live online event, but we do suggest that you check that the content is still relevant before signing up

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Employers liability in 2025
About The Course This essential legal update gives you a deep dive into the latest UK case law and regulatory changes affecting workplace accident claims. Whether you're advising clients, managing...
Brett Dixon
One-day training course
Publication date: 12 Sep 2025

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Can an effective Part 36 offer be made on liability in 2025
This webinar will give an overview of issues surrounding the making and receiving of Part 36 offers on the issue of liability for 2025, including: Analysis of “liability” in the tort of...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 11 Sep 2025

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Quantum for clinical negligence lawyers 2025
This full day course will give a detailed analysis of quantum, with practical and tactical information, for clinical negligence lawyers, including: General principles on quantum Identifying all...
John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 9 Sep 2025

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Maternity for beginners - Part 1 - Fertility, antenatal period, pregnancy and birth choices
This webinar, presented by specialist Natalie Cosgrove will cover: An in depth review of fertility, pregnancy and birth choices Navigating fertility processes beyond natural conception The...
Natalie Cosgrove
Webinar
Publication date: 9 Sep 2025

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The new NHS Resolution Mediation Scheme
APIL Senior Fellow Paul Balen, Trust Mediation Chairman Tim Wallis together with fellow Trust Mediation colleagues review the changes to the NHS Resolution Mediation Scheme and introduce Evaluative...
Paul Balen & Tim Wallis
Webinar
Publication date: 8 Sep 2025

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Protecting the Practitioner Navigating Trauma Exposure in Injury Law Practice
Vicarious or secondary trauma has long been part of legal professionals’ lives. Although trauma affects the mental health, wellbeing and performance of those in the profession—and is...
Allessandria Polizzi
Webinar
Publication date: 5 Sep 2025

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Understanding dental negligence - The essentials
This session will provide a comprehensive update on dental negligence claims, covering both foundational principles and the latest developments for 2025. Topics will include: Effective risk...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Sep 2025

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Liability for accidents involving outdoor activities
As recent events have shown the consequences of proper training, supervision and knowledge of those responsible for running outdoor activities lead to major injuries and fatalities. This webinar looks...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 3 Sep 2025

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Costs, costs, costs - All the latest news in 2025
Join Brett Dixon, APIL Secretary and Senior Fellow, for a vital costs update covering developments up to Summer 2025. Stay informed with the latest case law, key rule changes, and insights into the most...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 7 Aug 2025

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What to do when things go wrong in litigation 2025
This webinar looks at what to do when things go wrong in civil litigation.    There is a continual flow of reports that deal with errors made in relation to limitation, service or someone...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Aug 2025

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Why are Defendants making Calderbank offers with Part 36 offers – the tactics and counter tactics you need to know
This webinar will analyse and review the reasons why defendants make Calderbank offers and explore the tactics and counter tactics you need to know including: Key differences between Part 36 offers...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 24 Jul 2025

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Road Traffic Collisions Essential Case Law Update - Spring 2025
The essential case law update on road traffic and vehicular accidents for Spring 2025 covering: Ex Turpi Causa Hire charges and the absence of an MOT certificate Making off without paying...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Jul 2025

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Essential fundamental dishonesty update - Spring 2025
Join APIL Secretary Brett Dixon for a review of where fundamental dishonesty has reached in 2025. The session will cover: Understanding the basics The two types: CPR QOCS fundamental...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Jul 2025

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Essential negligence, public liability and occupiers liability case law update - Spring 2025
The essential case law update for Spring 2025 on negligence covering: Sports Injuries and the liability of schools   Third Party Harm Assumption of responsibility and where it sits in...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jul 2025

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Key case law and regulatory developments in employer’s liability claims - Spring 2025
This essential update, presented by APIL secretary Brett Dixon, will cover recent legal and regulatory changes, focusing on the following areas: Construction site accidents Addressing liability...
Brett Dixon
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jul 2025

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The APIL fatal accidents webinar series 2025
APIL is pleased to confirm a fully updated series of webinars covering all you need to know about fatal accidents.   The series will take you through every element of a fatal accident claim, with...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jul 2025

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An Introduction to the Law Coroners Court
The webinar is an introduction to the role of the coroner and coroner’s inquest aimed at the lawyer involved in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation. Funding the inquest –...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jul 2025

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Damages in anticipation of death and damages for losses prior to death 2025
This webinar looks at those issues relating to losses incurred prior to death. Issues covered include: What is the nature of the claim if the claimant has a reduced life expectancy? How does...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 15 Jul 2025

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Clinical Negligence update – review of the last 6 months - Spring 2025
This webinar will bring you the very latest for clinical negligence practitioners in Spring 2025 including:             Latest news   Breach of Duty (what...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Jul 2025

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When is a negligent motorist, employer or occupier liable for medical treatment
This webinar will highlight the legal and practical issues which can arise when dealing with a personal injury claim when the Claimant appears to have received sub-standard medical treatment for the...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 10 Jul 2025

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General damages for psychiatric injury - The key issues considered
This webinar looks in detail at how the courts approach damages in cases relating to psychiatric injury, including cases of sexual abuse and stress at work. What kind of injury entitles a claimant...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 9 Jul 2025

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Children and fatal accident litigation 2025
This webinar looks at fatal accident claims brought on behalf of children and those cases where children are killed. It considers: The relevant limitation periods   The nature of...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 8 Jul 2025

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Statements of case, drafting, dangers and pitfalls in 2025
“… where an issue has clearly not been pleaded and was not relied on at the start of the trial, I consider that the onus lies as much on counsel for the party seeking to rely on it as on...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Jul 2025

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The key cases in fatal accident damages 2025
The means of assessment of fatal accident damages is not set out in the Fatal Accident Act, but is set out in a series of cases. Proper representation of a claimant depends on the lawyer knowing, in...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 3 Jul 2025

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Covert evidence – Defendants surveillance and claimant records - Current issues
This webinar will take stock of where we are on the related topics of surveillance by the defendant and recordings by claimants including: What is covert evidence?   What general rules...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 2 Jul 2025

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Contributory negligence considered - Cases in the courts in the last 12 months
It is commonplace for defendants to make allegations of contributory negligence against an injured claimant.  Litigators working in this field need to know the basic law and principles relating to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 1 Jul 2025

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Fatal accident claims - Ensuring everything goes right in 2025
This webinar, looks at the potential problem areas of fatal accident litigation and considers how best to avoid them including: Limitation in fatal cases   Matters that can bar a fatal...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 27 Jun 2025

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Serving by email avoiding the traps
This webinar will highlight the emerging dangers associated with service by email to help you navigate the current rules and avoid pitfalls including: Why service is a critical, and unforgiving,...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 26 Jun 2025

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A practical guide to CRU - From the simple to the complex
This webinar will discuss the Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) and how it influences personal injury claims.  This webinar will start by looking at the basics of CRU - what it is for, and how it...
Chris Richards
Webinar
Publication date: 25 Jun 2025

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The nuances of accommodation claims in child catastrophic injury cases
This webinar, presented by Chris Allen of Exchange Chambers will cover: Revisiting the fundamentals of accommodation claims generally   Common issues in child cases   Consideration...
Chris Allen
Webinar
Publication date: 24 Jun 2025

Abuse Conference 2025 - Held in Association with ACAL
Abuse Conference 2025 - Held in Association with ACAL
HYBRID CONFERENCE (Attend in person, or virtually via the APIL app) "Well organised and well structured event with engaging and informative speakers." "Couldn't choose most...
APIL conference
Publication date: 20 Jun 2025

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Preparing a Schedule and providing evidence in a fatal claim 2025
This webinar looks at the essential elements of a claim for damages in fatal accident litigation, considering all the information necessary to draft a credible schedule in support. Gordon will be...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Jun 2025

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Procedure update - spring 2025
Stay Informed: Essential Procedural Updates for Personal Injury Practitioners This webinar offers a comprehensive update on crucial procedural issues affecting personal injury practice. This webinar...
Frances McCarthy & John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Jun 2025

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Defendant Experts - Avoiding cross-examination and re-traumatisation
This webinar will help you understand the issues relating to, and help minimise, risks of re-traumatisation through arrangements for expert evidence and will include: A reminder of the forensic...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 16 Jun 2025

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How to help achieve safe maternity care
Morecambe Bay, Kent, Nottingham, Chester, the list goes on! How do we help achieve safe maternity care?  This webinar, presented by engaging and knowlegeable barrister Sara Sutherland,...
Sara Sutherland
Webinar
Publication date: 12 Jun 2025

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Understanding the Law as to Fatal Accidents 2025
This webinar takes you through the essential elements you have to consider before you can advise whether a claim for fatal accident damages can be brought.  It covers:- The basic principles...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 11 Jun 2025

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Clinical Negligence Update 2025
This one-day course, designed specifically for clinical negligence lawyers, will cover a range of topics, bringing you fully up to date on all developments, including: News:  the latest on reforms...
Natalie Cosgrove & John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 10 Jun 2025

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Interim Payments - Eeles, Swift and Buying the House
Join APIL for an expert-led session on interim payments This webinar, delivered by leading barrister Chris Allen of Exchange Chambers, will provide a comprehensive overview, including: An...
Chris Allen
Webinar
Publication date: 9 Jun 2025

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Does every dog deserve one bite - Liability for animals - Recent cases considered
This webinar looks at recent cases about liability for animals. It considers why the claimant was, or was not, successful, and the practical implications for litigators who bring a claim for...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 6 Jun 2025

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APIL damages webinar series 2025 (Special offer for booking all ten sessions)
APIL is very excited to announce a brand new series of ten webinars, aimed at ensuring you are right up to date with the latest on damages including case law, top tips and the processes required to...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Jun 2025

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APIL damages series - Periodical payments and Provisional Damages 2025
This webinar looks at recent cases in relation to periodical payments and periodical payments, including an interesting negligence case brought against solicitors who failed to claim provisional...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 4 Jun 2025

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Shaken into Action - Understanding Hand Arm Vibration claims
This brand new session, presented by popular personal injury law barrister, with extensive expertise in occupational disease claims, Jim Hester will cover: Introduction to HAVS   Diagnosis...
Jim Hester
Webinar
Publication date: 3 Jun 2025

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APIL damages series - Avoiding undersettlement - Protecting the client and protecting yourself
“We go back through your claim in fine detail and if we find that your previous solicitor wasn’t thorough enough and your claim was mishandled, we’ll squeeze out all the compensation...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 29 May 2025

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Preparation for (Alternative) Dispute Resolution of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Claims
Consideration of Dispute Resolution and knowledge of the options is now mandatory for all litigation lawyers. In this webinar Paul Balen and Meera Lachani, Directors and Mediators with Trust Mediation...
Paul Balen & Meera Lachani
Webinar
Publication date: 28 May 2025

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APIL damages series - What to do if the Defendant makes an early Part 36 offer 2025
The making of an early Part 36 offer can cause major problems for claimants and their lawyers. An understanding of the rules, the relevant cases and the steps that need to be taken  when a Part 36...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 21 May 2025

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Clinical negligence - the basics - Law and procedure for investigating clinical negligence claims 2025
This course aims to give an all-round introduction to clinical negligence and explain, based on relevant law and procedure, how such claims should be investigated. Including all latest developments and...
John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 20 May 2025

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APIL Annual General Meeting 2025
APIL's Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place on Thursday, 15 May 2025. At APIL’s AGM, members heard from APIL CEO and APIL Officers.   Kim Harrison –...
Mike Benner & Gordon Dalyell & Brett Dixon & Kim Harrison
Free webinar
Publication date: 15 May 2025

Advanced Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Conference 2025
Advanced Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Conference 2025
Conference Countdown: Final Call to Book Your Stay! This immersive two-day event will update you on the latest advancements in brain and spinal cord injuries, equipping you with the knowledge to secure...
APIL conference
Publication date: 14 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Avoiding problems with claims for loss of earnings - A checklist!
This webinar looks at claims for loss of earnings from the point of view of ensuring that everything goes smoothly. The emphasis is looking at problem areas, at cases where things have gone wrong and...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 14 May 2025

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How to win appeals – when, how and where to appeal!
This webinar will help you know when, how and where to appeal. It will give you the knowledge and confidence to assess the merits of an appeal, dealing with both interim orders and final judgments,...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 9 May 2025

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Personal injury update - spring 2025
Our APIL Personal Injury Update is a full-day training course designed to provide the latest insight into practice, procedure, and case law in the personal injury sector. Delivered by renowned expert...
Brett Dixon & John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 7 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Dealing with the Counter-Schedule and the Defendant’s arguments in relation to damages
Much of the task of the claimant lawyer concentrates on the task of building up the claim for damages to ensure proper compensation. However it is essential that the lawyer if fully aware of the...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 7 May 2025

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Breaking the Sound Barrier - understanding Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims
This brand new session, presented by popular personal injury law barrister, with extensive expertise in occupational disease claims, Jim Hester will cover: Introduction to NIHL and the difference to...
Jim Hester
Webinar
Publication date: 6 May 2025

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APIL damages series - Drafting Schedules of Damages - Effective drafting and avoiding the pitfalls
This webinar looks at the rules, cases and guidance on drafting a Schedule of Damages. It aims to help practitioners avoid the problems that judges regularly identify. Cases where the schedule has...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 29 Apr 2025

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Introducing the APIL guidance for recording of meetings with medical experts
APIL has put together guidance for members on the, sometimes quite complex, issues which can arise in relation to the recording of meetings with medical experts (whether the claimant’s own expert or...
Stephen Glynn & John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 28 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Recent cases on loss of earnings - What can we learn from them
Each claim for loss of earnings gives rise to unique issues. This webinar looks at how loss of earnings claims have been dealt with, in practice, in the courts in recent decisions. Cases where no...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Apr 2025

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Sporting Injuries In The Courts
This webinar looks at the law and cases relating to those injured  because of sporting injuries. It looks at the basic principles relating to civil liability in sporting injuries and then has a...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 17 Apr 2025

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(Alternative) Dispute Resolution for Personal Injury Lawyers
APIL Senior Fellows Paul Balen and Frances McCarthy, Directors of Trust Mediation Ltd review and explain the different options for out of court dispute resolution. What will you be gaining from this...
Paul Balen & Frances McCarthy
Webinar
Publication date: 16 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Accommodation and appliance claims - The Cases since Swift -v- Carpenter
This webinar looks at issues relating to accommodation and appliance claims and the practical effect of the decision in Swift -v- Carpenter. The decision in Swift -v- Carpenter   The...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 15 Apr 2025

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A comprehensive guide to running a successful asbestos claim 2025
This intensive virtual one-day course is aimed at trainees and practitioners wanting to re-skill themselves in this highly technical area of industrial disease practice so they can master the intricacies...
Daniel Easton & Stephen Glynn
One-day training course
Publication date: 15 Apr 2025

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Ten Part 36 cases you really need to know 2025
This webinar will remind you of the key features, and potential pitfalls, of Part 36 dealing with 10 key cases which help to explain those features including: The consequences of Part 36 being a...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 14 Apr 2025

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Advanced Procedure and Tactics 2025
This course deals with strategic and tactical considerations for experiences practitioners litigating claims, with all the latest cases and topics. Including all the latest cases the day will...
John McQuater
One-day training course
Publication date: 8 Apr 2025

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APIL damages series - Damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity: Recent cases and lessons to learn from them
Awards for pain and suffering are made in every personal injury case. However the law and principles relating to these awards are rarely considered by practitioners. This webinar takes a close look at...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 8 Apr 2025

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Material contribution to injury – where we are in 2025!
This webinar will explore when and how to establish causation on the basis of material contribution to injury and deal with the latest from 2024 and amongst other matters: Factual causation: role...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 7 Apr 2025

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APIL Headline News (April 2025)
As an exclusive benefit to APIL members, we are delighted to confirm the date and content for the latest session in our “APIL Headline News” webinar series. If you’d like to hear...
Mike Benner & Kim Harrison
Free webinar
Publication date: 2 Apr 2025

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Planning for allocation and assignment
If the claimant sustained injury on or after 1 October 2023 any claim, once issued, will be allocated, and where appropriate assigned, in accordance with the current CPR whether that be the small claims...
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 25 Mar 2025

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APIL damages series - Proving damages – the claimant lawyer’s basic task
The claimant lawyer in a personal injury or clinical negligence claim has a difficult task in making sure that damages can be claimed fully and properly, whilst at the same time not inflating expectations...
Gordon Exall
Webinar
Publication date: 19 Mar 2025

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Schedules and Counter schedules 2025
Schedules, and particularly counter schedules, have become a key battle ground in personal injury litigation, even though the Civil Procedure Rules have very little to say about form, content and purpose....
John McQuater
Webinar
Publication date: 18 Mar 2025

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The Damages Claims Portal: A series of APIL workshops
As Law Reforms continue to push for further digitisation of the civil claims process the Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is at the forefront of HMCTS digitisation program.  This program of 4 sessions...
Jane Anderson & Alexander Davenport
Webinar
Publication date: 12 Dec 2024

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Back to basics: Cerebral palsy claims
This webinar, presented by renowned barrister and speaker Matthew Stockwell will cover: Cerebral Palsy – what is it and how is it caused?   Other consequences of neurological injury...
Matthew Stockwell
Webinar
Publication date: 23 Nov 2023