All change for civil personal injury claims

Overview

The Midland Branch meeting for 1 November 2012, will feature a presentation by Darren Smith a partner at Hill Hofstetter Limited.

What's in it for me?

Darren's presentation will consider the impact of the "Jackson" reforms to civil justice and how they may impact on those in the health and safety field involving civil claims and their relationship between insurers,
health and safety proceedings and criminal prosecution.

Much has been said recently about the removal of no win no fee claims
and the control of referral fees, but what will be the reality in terms
of the approach to claims and their impact on businesses from April of
next year?

In addition to these questions, the session will also look at recent
issues in respect of insurance coverage and future trends in terms of
the costs associated with health and safety compliance.

Our Speaker

Darren Smith - Partner in Hill Hofstetter Limited.

Darren manages a department established in 1994 to provide support to large corporates in respect of insured and insurable liabilities they may face, including employers, public and occupier's liability claims as
well as product liability recall.

Darren has represented corporate clients in the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Deafness Test Case Litigation that was decided by the Supreme Court and also represented one of the corporate insured in the EL Trigger Litigation decided in the Supreme Court earlier this year.

Darren has extensive experience of health and safety related issues including prosecutions and inquests.

What you need to know

The Venue; The Hollyfield Centre, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 0JT.

Timings; The meeting will commence at 2pm. refreshments will be available from 1.30pm.

The Branch committee look forward to meeting you.

For information about the event - contact the Branch Secretary.