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A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people
A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people

Avoiding the pitfalls: Procedural default, sanctions and other issues that cause actions to fail

APIL CPD:
All levels - 1.5 hours

(Please note that the number of CPD hours may be subject to change)

This webinar looks at the common problems and difficulties that arise in civil litigation.

  • You can sue the wrong person
  • You can issue on behalf of the wrong person
  • You can fail to file a defence to any counterclaim (and get judgment in default entered against you)
  • You can fail to file Listing Questionnaires in time
  • You can fail to file your costs budget in time
  • Fail to comply with directions
  • Fail to file a witness statement in time
  • File a defective witness
  • File a defective schedule
  • Discover “new evidence” after statements have been exchanged
  • Fail to pay the trial fee (and be automatically struck out)
  • Fail to get witnesses to trial
  • Miss the trial date
  • Miss appeal deadlines

The webinar looks at:

  • The problem areas for personal injury litigation – where things go wrong and why
  • Key time periods
  • Avoiding difficulties. 
  • What can you do if things go wrong?
  • Making an effective application for relief from sanctions

Cost:

1 person - member/accredited firm: £95 + VAT
1 person - non-member: £130 + VAT
Small office (2 - 6 people): £175 + VAT
Large office (7 people or more): £205 + VAT
Whole organisation (All staff at all offices): £460 + VAT


Live or on-demand

We encourage all attendees to watch the webinar live - this gives people the opportunity to ask questions and participate in polls.

All people registered for the webinar will automatically be emailed details to view the online recording following the webinar, whether you view live or not. Recordings are available to view for up to six months.

Live webinar
06 Feb 2026 to 09 Feb 2026
12:30 to 14:00

On-demand recording
From 06 Feb 2026 to 06 Aug 2026

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