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Will a helping hand give rise to a duty of care?

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Published on: 19 March 2014
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  • Original news
  • What key issues did this case raise?
  • Has the judgment clarifed the law in this area?
  • Are there any trends emerging in this area of law?
  • What should lawyers advising in this area take note of?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: In what circumstances can offering to help amount to assuming a duty of care? Jennifer McDade, of Pannone’s PI serious injury group, highlights the key issues lawyers should be aware of in light of the recent Court of Appeal case of Morcom v Biddick.

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