Matthew Stockwell will take an up-to-date look at
- Investigation and presentation of RTA claims involving child pedestrians
- Investigating child pedestrian claims and the role of the reconstruction expert.
- The assessment of driver and pedestrian visibility in determining whether and/or when a vulnerable road user could be observed
- What does the published research say about how children’s capabilities differ from adults.
- Perception and detection of traffic, conceptualisation of speed and distance, processing time, reaction times and decision-making, competency and awareness of danger, distraction, conventional wisdom and (misplaced) reliance on authority and practical considerations when investigating and evidencing negligence.
Barrister, Exchange Chambers, Liverpool
Matthew specialises in catastrophic personal injury and clinical negligence claims, acting for claimants and their families in cases of the utmost complexity, sensitivity and value. His practice focuses on brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation claims, as well as other life-changing injuries.
He is frequently instructed in high-value and technically demanding cases, including those involving novel or developing areas of law, appeals and declaratory proceedings. He is often brought in to advise on strategy at an early stage and to work alongside solicitors in shaping cases for trial, joint settlement meetings and mediation... view full biography