Neurotrauma Litigation - Medics, the Law and Evidence
Friday 18 April 2008
Following the successful training day held in August 2007, "An Introduction to Neurotrauma Litigation: The Medic's Role", this follow up training day "Neurotrauma Litigation - Medics, the Law and Evidence" is to be held at the Birmingham offices of Irwin Mitchell on Friday 18 April 2008.
The main focus of the day will be to take a more in-depth look at medico-legal issues in neurotrauma litigation, including the role of the expert witness at the joint meeting stage and in giving oral evidence at trial. In addition, Ruth Wright will be providing an update as to the impact of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 since it came into force on 1 October 2007.
There is no charge to attend the training day and the Royal College of Physicians have been asked to approve CPD points for those attending.
Programme
| 9.30 – 10.00 |
Registration and coffee |
| 10.00 – 10.15 |
Welcome Philip Edwards, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors |
| 10.15 – 11.00 |
The Role of the Expert Witness (1) – Oral evidence
Jonathan Jones, No.5 Chambers |
| 11.00 – 11.15 |
Coffee break |
| 11.15 – 12.00 |
The Role of the Expert Witness (2) – Experts’ Meetings
Dr Neil Brooks, Rehab Without Walls |
| 12.00 – 13.00 |
An update on The Mental Capacity Act 2005
Ruth Wright, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors |
| 13.00 – 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 – 15.00 |
Topical legal issues: - Periodical payments - The approach of the Courts on life expectancy - The assessment of care costs
Tessa Herman & Nicola Gundersen, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors |
| 15.00 – 15.45 |
Case Management and Client Liaison Services
Anne Luttman Johnson, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors |
| 15.45 – 16.00 |
Tea break |
| 16.00 – 16.30 |
Open Forum – free question and answer session
Chair: Philip Edwards & Nicola Gundersen, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors |
| 16.30 – 16.45 |
Final questions and close |