Admissions of Liability - Top Tips for Personal Injury Lawyers

Introduction

Does a full admission of liability mean that you need only focus on quantum? Not necessarily so….

This webinar will examine the rules around admissions of liability and the circumstances in which a defendant can apply to withdrawn an admission. It will also consider the circumstances in which a defendant may still argue contributory negligence, even after a full written admission of liability.

This webinar will cover how and when to make an application to withdraw an admission of liability; and how to respond.

It will provide pragmatic and sensible advice and tips to both Claimant and Defendant lawyers on this challenging and misunderstood topic.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The definition of a pre action admission of liability
• CPR Part 14 and the rules relating to liability admissions
• What steps should you take on receipt of an admission?
• How and when to make an application to withdraw an admission and how to respond
• Considerations of the principles set out in Ireland v MOD
• When and how can a Defendant argue contributory negligence after a full admission of liability?

This webinar was recorded on 28th November 2023

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