Personal injury – in many of its guises
£200 + VAT (member) / £250 + VAT (non-member)
Murrayfield Stadium is the venue for the next event in our Scots Law Conference Series, exclusively available to delegates in person on the day.
Our new Personal Injury Conference will consider some of the most important current issues which have an impact on you and the advice you provide to your clients, ranging from employer’s liability in violence cases, negligent care and low velocity impact to the latest developments in medical negligence and health and safety.
Chaired by David Wilson of Digby Brown, the conference will also include presentations from Peter Littlefair of Balfour and Manson, Kelly Brotherhood from Clyde & Co, Darren Deery of Irwin Mitchell, Elaine Smith & Iain Buchanan from Compass Chambers and Joy Bell of Digby Brown.
What's being covered?
Violence in the workplace
When tempers boil over at work leading to violence, damages claims can arise. This session will look at recent case law concerning the employer’s duty to provide a safe working environment.
Peter Littlefair, Balfour and Manson
Elderly negligent care: personal injury claims
In an ageing population there is an increased demand for the provision of care for elderly people who are no longer able to live independently and safely in their own homes. This presentation considers common types of elderly negligent care claims raised by client’s and their families, which relates to the standard s of care received whilst in Care Homes, Hospitals and or whilst being cared for in their own homes.
Joy Bell, Digby Brown
What do we need to know about low velocity impact claims?
The meaning of ‘low velocity impact claims’ will be considered, focusing on the question of causation for injury. What is needed for proving a claim, and the question of need for any proof in defence, in the context of determining who wins, will also be discussed. The differences between the law of Scotland and the laws of England & Wales on quantum for solatium or general damages where it is proven that a soft tissue neck or back injury has been caused by a road traffic incident will be reflected upon. This session should prove valuable to those who deal with road traffic claims at the low end of the value scale, as well as others who need to consider matters of causation.
Kelly Brotherhood, Clyde & Co
Clinical negligence - hot topics for 2025
Darren will comment on some of the hot topics arising from recent decisions of the court and his own experience litigating and settling clinical negligence claims. How does the court approach conflicts between the medical records and evidence (often an issue in such cases)? The important role of witness statements (with little procedural guidance) and what about the impact of increasing private treatment for both pursuers and defenders? In addition, Darren will provide some thoughts and comments on birth related and spinal claims as they (in addition to fatal claims) continue to be two of the most challenging and litigated areas of his caseload.
Darren Deery, Irwin Mitchell
Regulatory update: FAIs and criminal prosecutions – why are they holding your civil case up?
In this session, Elaine will provide an overview of the FAI and criminal prosecution process and highlight a few reasons why it may appear criminal, or FAI, proceedings are holding up a civil case. Elaine will discuss potential reporting channels and reporting agencies. Elaine will also provide an update on current sentencing guidelines for death by driving cases and for accidents in the workplace.
Elaine Smith, Compass Chambers
Vicarious liability - where do the courts draw the line?
In this session we’ll consider the impact of the doctrine of vicarious liability and the ways in which it has been interpreted by the courts. In particular the responsibilities of employers and independent contractors will be considered as well as the types of incidents encountered from assaults to practical jokes.
David Wilson, Digby Brown
Quantum update
In this session we will consider the decisions taken in some of the most Important recent cases, the likely impact of those decisions and what effect they may have on your advice to clients.
Iain Buchanan, Compass Chambers
