In the fourth episode of our six-part series, David Hossack discusses the impact of Covid-19 on Personal Injury litigation with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper.
Listen to find out the current position with the Courts and the advantages and disadvantages of virtual hearings. They also discuss the legacy the current restrictions may have on our civil justice system, including the potential increased use of alternative dispute resolution.
Nicola and Derek also cover the types of claims we may start to see being litigated as a result of the pandemic, including employers' liability claims and medical negligence claims, and the issues which may arise in terms of causation and quantum:
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