Overview
This intensive one-day course is aimed at trainees and practitioners wanting to re-skill themselves in this highly technical area of industrial disease practice so they can master the intricacies of running an asbestos disease claim.
The course is also suited to existing industrial disease specialists and team leaders seeking to refresh and update their know-how and expertise in this fast developing field of practice.
Learning objectives
We will cover:
- Use of asbestos and the diseases it causes
- Evolving awareness of the hazard, proving foresight, variable standards for liability
- De minimis exposure, asymptomatic diseases
- The latest on the special causation rules for mesothelioma and lung cancer
- Contributory negligence
- Tracing defendants and insurers
- Which insurer is liable for historic exposure, apportionment
- The Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme
Testimonials
"I found this course very useful. Lots of information provided over the course of the day. Very well presented. I will definitely be using the information in my day to day work".
"Clear and concise delivery of training"
"They kept my interest throughout and were very knowledgeable"
Partner, Leigh Day, London
Daniel deals with complex personal injury claims, specialising in industrial disease claims and catastrophic injuries. His work is particularly focussed on asbestos disease claims.
Daniel began to focus his practise exclusively on claimant personal injury claims whilst undertaking his training with Lawfords Solicitors. Since joining Leigh Day in 2003 he has developed a particular interest in claims for industrial disease and catastrophic injuries. He became a partner at Leigh Day in 2008 and is joint head of the firm’s disease team.... view full biography