Approval & Apportionment Hearings in Fatal Accident Claims

Introduction

Court approval under CPR r.21.10 is a mandatory and protective mechanism (for both claimants and defendants) for settlements reached in fatal accident claims involving children and protected parties.

The approval and apportionment of an agreed settlement between dependents can be complex and involve careful balancing of the competing interests of those dependents.

In addition to the approval and apportionment of the damages, such hearings almost inevitably include applications for anonymity and for deductions to be made in respect of success fees under Conditional Fee Agreements.

This webinar will explore the practical and evidential considerations that all fee earners should have when preparing for an Approval hearing in a fatal claim involving a child or protected party.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The procedure to be followed
• The evidence that is required in support of the application
• Apportionment
• Investment of damages
• Anonymity
• Costs and the deduction of success fees