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Fixed recoverable costs—settling at the court door

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Published on: 24 May 2016

Published by a LexisNexis PI & Clinical Negligence expert

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What issues did this case raise? Why is it significant?
How helpful is this judgment in clarifying the law in this area? Are there any remaining grey areas?
What does all this mean for lawyers and their clients? What should they do next?
How does all this fit in with other developments in this area? Do you have any predictions for future developments?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: The case of Dos Santos Mendes v Hochtief (UK) Constructions Ltd dealt with the issue of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) under the Civil Procedures Rules (CPR) in a claim brought under the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents (RTA Protocol). Jasmine Murphy, a barrister at Hardwicke, examines the case and its potential implications.

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