Serious Injury Claims

Overview

Dealing with personal injury claims is an important aspect of claims handling work. This session will arm delegates with the knowledge required to make good early reserving and tactical decisions in serious injury cases. Also, an insight will be given as to how these decisions flow through the later stages of litigation. The sessions

will consider too the tactical options available to a claims handling business such as, rehabilitation, surveillance, expert evidence, dealing with uncooperative claimants and robust repudiations.

Learning objectives

At the end of this event, the delegate will be able to identify:

• what indicators a claims handler should be aware of when dealing with this type of claim

• the range of possible outcomes

• what evidence is required

• what risk factors are involved

• the way in which their decisions can impact on the eventual outcomes of a case.

Speaker biography

James Arrowsmith has extensive experience with respect to personal injury claims throughout his legal career. He specialises in high value personal injury claims, some exceeding £10m, including catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, chronic pain and fatal accidents. His caseload includes employer liability, personal liability

and motor claims. In addition, he is a specialist in liability insurance coverage issues, including policy interpretation, dual insurance, avoidance of cover and motor insurance law.

The Nottingham Insurance Institute charges for non-attendance at all CPD events. If you do find that you are unable to attend, we ask that you give us at least 4 working days notice that you are no longer able to attend.

Please note, if you fail to let us know before this deadline, we will need to charge a £30.00 (inc. VAT) non-attendance fee to cover the cost of catering, booking arrangements and denial of your place to other members.

All cancellations must be received by email and you will receive confirmation of your cancellation. You may also nominate a replacement if you are unable to attend. By proceeding with the registration you agree to these terms and conditions.