Care Evidence and Future Loss in Clinical Negligence Cases – Why Assumptions Matter Increasingly
By Shelley Carrick-Forrester, Underwriter Estimate read time 4 minutes 37 seconds Determining a client’s future care needs and long-term loss is one of the most significant responsibilities in clinical negligence work. In high-value cases in particular, early assumptions about care, accommodation and future support can shape valuation, negotiation strategy and even underwriting comfort for years […]
Read moreATE insurance in action: Personal injury secondary victim claim: Ms X v Mr X
By Shelley Carrick-Forrester, Trainee Underwriter *Case ongoing at time of writing (May 2025) What has happened so far? This case involves a secondary victim claim following a fatal road traffic accident, where the claimant suffered psychiatric injury after witnessing the immediate aftermath. Temple has provided ATE insurance to support the claimant as the case proceeds. […]
Read moreClinical negligence birth injury claim: Master X v NHS Trust
By Shelley Carrick-Forrester, Trainee Underwriter *Case ongoing at time of writing (May 2025) What has happened so far? This case concerns a clinical negligence claim arising from a birth injury where liability has been largely admitted. Temple has provided ATE insurance to assist the claimant’s solicitors in pursuing appropriate damages following the partial settlement on […]
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