Extending Limitation in Clinical Negligence Cases - A ‘How To’ Guide

Introduction

This webinar will review the Limitation Act 1980 and consider the circumstances in which the limitation period can be extended taking into account the successor to the NHSR Covid protocol which proposes a fixed period for the extension dependent on whether notice has already been given. Consideration will also be given of key case law including the application of the Supreme Court’s decision in Canada Square Operations Ltd-v-Potter [2023] and Master Cook’s decision in Shaw-v-Maguire (Re Preliminary Issues) 2023.

The webinar will provide practical advice on how to secure extensions of the limitation period and the factors the Court will take into account when deciding whether to exercise discretion in favour of a Claimant under section 33 of the Limitation Act 1980.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Tips on securing an extension of the limitation period
• Considering the impact of the update to the Covid protocol
• How to assess whether a case is likely to succeed in an application under Section 33 of the Limitation Act
• The impact of deliberate concealment

This pre-recorded webinar will be streamed at 12:30pm on Friday 14th June 2024 and will remain available to view by delegates who have registered by then for 90 days.