Since our annual Medical malpractice insurance forward view 2024 was published in February a number of developments have happened, which those indemnifying medical professionals should be aware of.

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil CBC [2023] EWCA Civ 1416, heard last year, confirmed that a Court can order a mediation (or other non-court alternative dispute resolution).

Following any award of compensation to a Claimant, the Claimant’s solicitors are entitled to recover their costs and disbursements such as expert fees. In some cases, the costs being sought can be far greater than the damages awarded.

The Civil Liability Act 2018 requires the Government to review the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) in England and Wales at least every five years, with the formal review starting on 15 July 2024 and due to be completed by 11 January 2025.

Summary of all the cases of note this year.

General damages cover the damages payable to the injured party for pain suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA) as opposed to quantifiable economic losses known as special damages.

The DCP is the pilot of an online portal for the management of certain civil claims.

The focus on growing the Life Sciences sector in the Labour manifesto present both risks and opportunities for insurers. Our experts outline what those opportunities look like and also how risks should be analysed and managed.

The Summer edition of our Clinical Law Insight, in this edition: the Infected Blood Inquiry and the Voicing Loss project reports, new medical examiner system for investigating deaths and much more.

Part of Medical Malpractice Insurance Forward View 2024 - the future of secondary victim claims, Informed consent, will there be more claims based on material contribution and dispute resolution.

The opportunities for equipment manufacturers and software developers appear to be almost limitless. From tele-radiology and dermatology to using AI in diagnosis – all present unique challenges, but have similar medico-legal issues at their core.

In our annual Forward View we consider the challenges and opportunities digital health brings, the impact of recent legal decisions as well as key issues such as the discount rate review.