Tools of the Trade - When & How Claimant Benevolence Can Help Your Case

Introduction

There are many tools in the clinical negligence practitioner's armoury that can assist in winning one's case or, at the very least, creating an environment ripe for appropriate settlement. However, many such tools are frequently underused and forgotten. Claimant benevolence is arguably one such tool. Nonetheless, it must be used judiciously.

This virtual classroom seminar will look at what Claimant benevolence is and how and when it can be used for best effect. There will be an opportunity to consider practical problems and engage in interactive discussion around the topic.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• A recap of what ‘Claimant benevolence’ is
• Reviewing the case law from personal injury origins to clinical negligence cases to identify when the doctrine has been used, when it has worked and when it has failed to deliver
• Should you give notice of the intention to rely upon the doctrine and, if so, how?
• Tactical considerations
• When to consider using Claimant benevolence/practical applications
• When not to use Claimant benevolence
• A brief discussion of other lesser utilised tools of the trade!

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.