Whatever your view on fixed costs for clinical negligence cases, it certainly continues to spark debate.
Concerns include that it will hinder access to justice for the most vulnerable and that the system needs overhaul before a pricing structure is fixed, there is certainly much to consider.
As always, the costs landscape is continuously evolving and doubt remains as to whether it is ever for the better or actually saves any time or costs. Who are the winners in all of this? You decide….
To help you inform your view, follow the links below for further reading;
https://www.apil.org.uk/press-release/No-fixed-costs-without-a-fixed-system
https://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/content/fixed-costs-clinical-negligence
http://www.barcouncil.org.uk/media/565918/response_to_department_of_health_frc_consultation.pdf
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