Defence Focus – March 2021
March 5, 2021
Welcome to the second edition of our Defence Focus e-bulletin, brought to you by Exchange Chamber’s Personal Injury Defence team.
Included in this edition:
Accident Reconstruction Evidence: Perception Reaction Time
In this article, David Sandiford reflects on one element of accident reconstruction – perception reaction time – and offers some useful thoughts and perspectives to consider when working with experts.
Snow and Ice on the Highway – the extent of the s.41(1A) duty
Kerron Rohrer provides a useful guide on Section 41(1A) of the Highways Act 1980.
Exaggeration in personal injury claims
Alice Dobbie considers exaggeration in personal injury claims and asks the question: ‘How far is too far?’
Rule Number One; know your witness
Lee Speakman recalls a cross-examination gone wrong and highlights the importance of knowing your witness.
A caselaw update on highways claims under the Highways Act 1980
James Kinsey discusses recent caselaw on highways claims under the Highways Act 1980.
