Personal Injury Claims Conference 2023

February 23, 2023
9:15 AM

Event Information

Start Time
9:15 AM
End Time
3.45 PM
DELIVERY
Online

CPD Hours

There will be CPD hours awarded to attendees. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

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About this Conference

This conference will focus on the latest legal updates with regards to personal injury claims. We will explore recent case law, proposed changes, updates in damages and expert opinions. Key areas of discussion will include:

• The Special Circumstances Required for the Renewal of a Summons: Recent Case law

• Using CCTV footage in a personal injury case – Is there any basis for refusing the release of footage?

• The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - Victim compensation in context

• Direct Actions against Insurers - What is the best way to approach a case that may involve S.62?

• Maximising Your Recovery of Legal Costs, A Checklist of Best Practice

You will hear from some of the leading experts in Ireland on the key issues in this area. This is a unique opportunity to ask specific questions that are relevant to you, to a panel of experienced professionals, that may prove invaluable going forward.

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Approved for 3hr CPD by the IOB (Insurance Institute of Ireland)

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A word from our conference chairperson

Agenda
Who Should Attend?
Speakers
Price

Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

Roger Murray SC, Partner, Callan Tansey Solicitors

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PIAB 2022 latest awards report

Peter O’Brien, Operations Manager, PIAB

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The Operation and Effect of the New Personal Injury Guidelines on Personal Injuries Litigation

  • The operation and effect of the new Personal Injuries Guidelines
  • The ‘proper approach’ to assessment of damages

Mark Curran Barrister-at-Law, Accredited Mediator, Law Library

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Using CCTV footage in a personal injury case

  • Requesting CCTV footage
  •        Businesses nearby
  • Passing buses
  • Traffic cameras
  • Your entitlements when requesting CCTV footage
  • Consent and redaction when using CCTV footage
  • Is there any basis for refusing the release of CCTV footage?
  • Third party requests for CCTV footage

William McLoughlin BL, The Law Library

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The Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme

  • Compensation for Personal Injuries Criminally Inflicted
  • The changes made to the Scheme in April 2021
  • Victim compensation in context
  • Legislating for victim compensation

Avril Scally Partner Clinical Negligence at Lavelle Partners LLP

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Maximising Your Recovery of Legal Costs, A Checklist of Best Practice

  • Solicitor client updates
  • Section 150 information.
  • Maintaining time records and attendance notes.
  • Delegation of work to appropriate Fee Earners.
  • Experts’ Fees Terms and Conditions.
  • Trial fees - brief fees, cancellation fees, refresher fees.
  • Provision of cost information to your opponent.

Michael Monaghan LLB, Legal Cost Accountant, Abacus Law Cost Consultants

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The Special Circumstances Required for the Renewal of a Summons: Recent Case law

  • What constitutes Special Circumstances?
  • Inadvertence as a Special Circumstance?
  • Is Covid-19 a Special Circumstance?

Alison Walker, BL, The Law Library

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Direct Actions against Insurers

  • What are the exceptions to the Privity of Contract rule under UK and Irish Law?
  • What exactly does S.62 provide for?
  • How have the Courts dealt with S.62 cases in the past?
  • How have recent cases affected the way in which the Courts are applying S.62?
  • Will the new Consumer Insurance Contracts Act 2019 benefit consumers or insurers?
  • What is the best way to approach a case that may involve S.62?
  • Tips for both insurers and plaintiffs from the recent judgments.

Deirdre Moore BL, The Law Library

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How Contributory Negligence Affects Compensation for an Injury in Ireland

Patricia McKenna, BL, The Law Library

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Who Should Attend?

The conference content and advice will relate to all involved directly or indirectly in the claim’s management and Personal Injury processes from solicitors, barristers, regulators, government departments, semi-state agencies, insurers, employers, healthcare professionals, corporate firms and consultants to name just a few.

Speakers

Roger Murray SC
Partner, Head of Medical Negligence, Callan Tansey Solicitors
Mark Curran BL
Barrister at Law
Michael Monaghan
Director, Abacus The Law Costs Consultants
Avril Scally
Partner - Lavelle Partners
William McLoughlin BL
The Law Library
Alison Walker BL
The Law Library
Patricia McKenna, BL
The Law Library
Peter O’Brien
Operations Manager, PIAB
Rory Collins BL
Barrister at Law

Price

Early Bird Rate: €435 + VAT (LIMITED OFFER)

Full rate €535 + VAT

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of seats fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment

Discounts available for bookings of 3 or more.

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