How to Manage Capacity Issues in Personal Injury Litigation

Introduction

Often issues in relation to capacity in civil litigation are either overlooked or not understood. Understanding the interplay between the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the conduct of injury litigation is key to ensuring the best outcomes for clients.

This virtual classroom seminar will address some key themes and strategies when dealing with capacity and in particular, how this may affect the management of a large award and or damages claims within that award.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• How relevant is the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to injury litigation?
• When evidence is required?
• What evidence is required?
• How to achieve the best evidence on capacity
• How to propose, select and establish a regime for managing an award
• Dealing with dependent capacity and how to claim in those circumstances

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.