Personal Inury and Housing Conditions

Thursday 25th January 2024 at 12.00 – 13.30

 

Housing conditions cases can often include a claim for Personal Injuries whether arising out of an accident or, more often, health related issues. So if someone falls down the stairs and breaks their neck because of a defective staircase they could well have a strong case! Equally if a tenant lives in a home affected by dampness and mould they can develop respiratory conditions such as aggravation. This can be a significant issue. The 16^th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines for General Damages in Personal Injury Cases suggests damages up to £5150 for ‘Mild Asthma, bronchitis, colds and chest problems (usually resulting from unfit housing or similar exposure).’

These are likely to increase as more cases are brought in relation to condensation and mould under s9A Landlord and Tenant Act. Recent press coverage of cases involving injury and death caused by mould has brought such issues to the fore.

This webinar will look at how we most effectively manage these cases and will include.

·      A brief introduction to liability for Personal Injuries in Housing Cases inc. s4 Defective Premises Act 1972
·      Paragraph 3.5 Housing Conditions Protocol and the Personal Injury Protocol
·      How do we assess whether –
(a)   A GP letter is likely to be enough
(b)   The GP letter can be relied on
(c)    Causation
·      The Personal Injury Protocol
·      Limitation
·      Costs and allocation – what about QOCS?
·      Quantum

The webinar is £90 per firm with no limit on numbers

The event is free to non-profit agencies and any form holding an annual ticket.
Email me to book a slot at stevecornforthconsultancy@gmail.com

The event is free to non-profit agencies and any firm holding an annual ticket.
Email me to book a slot.