Interim Payments on Account of Damages - A Guide for PI Lawyers

Introduction

Recovering damages for injured clients can be one of the most fulfilling aspect of being a personal injury lawyer, yet your clients may have needs that cannot wait until the conclusion of their litigation.

This virtual classroom session will examine the circumstances where an application for an interim payment on account of damages can be made in personal injury claims together with the procedure, evidence required in support and the court's attitude and decisions to these vital applications.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Clients’ needs that will satisfy a successful application for an interim payment
• The procedure under the CPR and best practice
• What evidence you will need to support your application
• The defendant’s response and how to reply
• How to prepare for the hearing of the application
• Implications for final damages and costs
• Latest case law examined

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.