By Morag Lewis, Senior Underwriter
What’s caught our eye recently
Private hospital liability post Bartolomucci
https://www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/What-we-think/Private-hospital-liability-post-bartolomucci
This article provides an insight as to the required close examination of specific contractual terms for private hospital operators when drafting patient terms and conditions. In the light of the case’s prominence and the issues it raises, it is recommended that private hospital operators review their patient terms and conditions to ensure they clearly define the boundaries of liability between the hospital, the patient and the consultant.
Addenbrooke’s Hospital surgery review expanded to 800 patients after care issues in operations on children identified
This article relates to a group of specialist medical negligence lawyers from Irwin Mitchell solicitors supporting parents due to their concerns about operations performed by a surgeon at Addenbrooke’s hospital in relation to hip
surgery.
£5.2m compensation agreed for young mother for delayed diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome
This is the highest CE award recorded by law firm Stewarts. The amount was £5.2m due to the claimant suffering completed paralysis of her bladder and bowels. Now reliant on a wheelchair, but due to the award she has been able to buy a home that can be adapted to suit her.
Judges tell government not to extend whiplash tariff model
This article refers to the whiplash tariff. There is a warning by the judiciary not to extend the same to include larger or different types of claims. An increase was recommended to reflect inflation and to also include a ‘buffer’ to consider predicted inflation until the next review in 2027.
Whiplash tariff to rise on 31 May but fixed costs review delayed
As per the above, the whiplash tariff is due to rise on 31st May 2025 but an initial review of the FRC regime will be delayed until the end of the year – due to insufficient cases!
Morag Lewis
Senior Underwriter
Morag Lewis
Morag has a legal background and joined Temple in 2022 after working for over three years at a Surrey law firm, where she assisted with personal injury and clinical negligence cases, along with some dispute resolution matters.
Her experience equips her to contribute effectively to Temple’s ATE insurance personal injury and clinical negligence teams.
As an Advanced Paralegal (MCILEX), Morag is now preparing to take her insurance exams, which will enable her to further develop her skills within the company and continue delivering excellent service to Temple’s customers.
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