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Personal Injury Handbook

Name: Personal Injury Handbook
Brand: Law Society Publishing
SKU: 9781853289422
Price: 876.40 HKD
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Author: Nicholas Waller
ISBN: 9781853289422

By Nicholas Waller

Law Society Publishing April 2005

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9781853289422
Publisher: Law Society Publishing
Publication: April 2005
Format: Paperback + CD-ROM , 480 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

This book provides a concise and straightforward guide to liability, quantum and tactics for claimant and defendant practitioners alike. It is ideal for trainees looking for answers to everyday problems, experienced practitioners seeking guidance on awkward points, and internet users who will find the neutral citations helpful to gain access to the full text of a range of cases.

An invaluable first point of reference on standard issues it also covers:

care and equipment claims;
chronic pain syndrome;
the standard of care for children;
manual handling accidents;
covert video surveillance;
expert and other evidence;
the handling of Small Claims; and
symptoms of common injuries.

The busy practitioner will appreciate the time-saving precedents, specimen letters and questionnaires all appended in Word on a free CD-ROM.

1. First instructions - claimant lawyer; 2. First instructions - defendant lawyer; 3. Negotiating under the Protocols;4. Liability; 5. The main injury scenarios; 6. Accidents at work; 7. Uninsured and untraced defendants;8. Criminal injuries; 9. Compensation - the background; 10. Interest on compensation; 11. Pain and suffering;12. Loss of amenity; 13. Loss of earnings and pension; 14. Other losses; 15. Fatal incidents - an outline;16. Settlement offers; 17. Issuing proceedings - an outline; 18. Outline of limitation; 19. Outline of legal costs;20. Evidence in personal injury claims; 21. Small claims; Appendices.

About the Author

Nicholas Waller was admitted as a solicitor in 1985 and has acted mainly for claimants, with the emphasis on catastrophic injuries. He also has two years experience of defendant work and three years experience of clinical negligence. He has a particular interest in clear communication and internet law delivery.

Reviews

"It will be an excellent first and, in many cases, single port of call for busy practitioners in this area."

New Law Journal

"Nicholas Waller's handbook provides a helpful guide to the principles of personal injury law. The book is overall a practical addition to any personal injury library and a good starting point to the basic principles of PI law and established doctrines."

Solicitors Journal