Charlotte has a strong personal injury practice. She frequently attends trial for road traffic accident claims, the majority of which include issues of fundamental dishonesty. Her keen eye for detail is invaluable in such cases, whether representing Claimants or Defendants. Charlotte is also happy to receive instructions in relation to applications, Stage 3 hearings, infant approvals and other ancillary matters.
In addition, she has experience of accidents at work, occupiers’ liability and public liability claims and of Criminal Injury Compensation appeals.
Charlotte regularly advises on issues of liability and quantum on paper and in conference. She is happy to consider matters on a Conditional Fee basis where appropriate.
Diminution in Value
Charlotte has particular experience of acting in claims where diminution in value of a damaged vehicle is claimed over and above the cost of repair. Arguments include as to the quality of expert evidence adduced in support of the claim and the nature of the vehicle involved.
Notable Cases
Lex Autolease v Tweddle (Lawtel Document AC0145165)
30/05/2014 Charlotte acted for the Defendant in a collision where liability was admitted and damages for the cost of repair had been paid. She successfully argued that the Claimant’s evidence that they had suffered a diminution in value of the vehicle over and above the cost of repairs was inadequate to prove any loss was in fact suffered.
C (Unreported and involving a protected party)
Charlotte prepared an advice on quantum for the purposes of an approval hearing in a complicated case involving a gentleman who contracted Legionnaire’s disease after entering a shop. Several days thereafter he suffered a stroke, and later went on to develop dementia, rendering him a protected party. There was a significant dispute as to whether the Legionnaire’s had caused the stroke, or as the Defendant contended, had increased the risk of stroke, but not such as to satisfy the test for legal causation.
Articles
“Careless Caring?” APIL
April 2012
On care home negligence
‘An Article of Practical Application’ Personal Injury Law Journal
