Professional Negligence Litigation In Practice

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Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice has been specifically written to provide students with a detailed introduction to the complex legal issues surrounding professional negligence disputes. Concentrating on two specific areas of professional negligence; clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence, this manual examines and provides practical guidance on how such a case might be most effectively prepared and presented. Split into five distinct parts; the first part of the manual covers selected areas of the substantive law as it relates to professional negligence, namely clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence. Part II deals with the crucial procedural aspects relating to professional negligence cases, building on students' existing knowledge of the Civil Procedural Rules and examining the pre-action protocols and the role of the case management conference. Part III reflects the pragmatic approach adopted by the manual, and has been specifically designed to develop students' drafting skills to the advanced level required in professional negligence cases, and considering in particular the various stages associated with drafting Particulars of Claim and a Defense. Part IV equips students with a guide to the various legal principles, rules, practice directions, codes of guidance, and other sources, which govern the collection, preparation, and delivery of expert and non-expert evidence in clinical and solicitors' negligence cases. The final part of the manual focuses on providing students with an introduction to the key people and bodies whom they will commonly encounter in this area of practice. It also provides consideration of the availability and impact of funding arrangements on professional negligence cases and alternative dispute resolution. This manual will be an invaluable guide for students wishing to practice in civil common law chambers, particularly in the areas of professional negligence or personal injury.

Providing exhaustive coverage of this continually evolving area of practice, Jackson & Powell on Professional Negligence is the most established and authoritative work on the subject. The new 5th edition has been revised and restructured to provide complete and in-depth coverage. The new edition is divided into two parts, with expanded coverage of General Principles in six new chapters in Part 1. Part 2 covers Specific Professions chapter by chapter and includes three new chapters on Financial Services Providers, Information Technology Professionals and Patent Agents. Contains comprehensive analysis of case law with extensive footnotes. Considers the impact of the Human Rights Act and the Civil Procedure Rules. Fully up to date and supplemented regularly. Lucid explanation from expert authors.

Professional Liability: Law and Insurance 2nd Edition has been updated in line with changes in the law. With the increase in liability litigation and the growing sophistication of the law in this area, this edition provides an easy-to-read reference source offering a practical analysis of professional negligence.

Table of Cases; Table of Statutes; Table of Statutory Instruments; INTRODUCTION AND SUBSTANTIVE LAW; 1. Introduction; 2. Clinical Negligence; 3. Solicitors' Negligence; 4. Other Professional Negligence Claims; 5. The Impact of the Human Rights Act 1998; CONDUCT AND MANAGEMENT PROCEEDINGS; 6. An Overview of Procedure; 7.

What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi disciplinary practices. With the emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.