As recent events have shown the consequences of proper training, supervision and knowledge of those responsible for running outdoor activities lead to major injuries and fatalities.
This webinar looks at the key issues relating to potential liability for injuries suffered when involved in outdoor pursuits. Firstly examining the nature of cases that have been before the courts in the past. It then looks at the factors that have to be considered and the practical steps that practitioners should take when considering bringing an action.
The issues covered include:
- The Compensation Act 2006 and its relevance to claims relating to outdoor pursuits.
- The history of disasters (Lyme Bay).
- The duty of care Cases where liability has been established.
- Specific examples in relation to canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, surfing and hiking.
- Skiing and wintersports.
Barrister
Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London
Gordon was called to the Bar in 1991 having originally qualified and practised as a solicitor. He practices from Kings Chambers, Leeds, Manchester and Birmingham and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square, London. He works in the area of personal injury litigation and in the law relating to civil procedure, limitation and costs. He has a particular interest in issues relating to damages, evidence, costs and procedure.
Gordon is a former executive committee member of APIL and has lectured widely for APIL and CPIL on personal injury and procedure topics. Gordon is the author of Personal Injury Practice Notes (Cavendish); The APIL Guide to Fatal Accidents (now in its 4th edition); the 14th edition of Munkman and Exall on Damages for Personal Injury Death and Periodical Payments the New Law. He also wrote the section on limitation for the APIL loose-leaf and contributes two chapters to Munkman on Employer’s Liability... view full biography