Keith Patten, solicitor, Thompsons Solicitors, and law teacher at Newcastle Law School. (keithpatten@thompsons.law.co.uk: www.thompsons.law.co.uk)
Keith Patten, solicitor, Thompsons Solicitors, and law teacher at Newcastle Law School. (keithpatten@thompsons.law.co.uk: www.thompsons.law.co.uk)
Keith Patten applauds a holistic approach to negligence liability
Keith Patten reviews the implications of Dawkins upon liability in negligence & evidentiary burdens
Keith Patten voices concerns over the uncertainty of limitation periods
Keith Patten observes the move away from compensation for claimants who were in part liable for their injury
Keith Patten investigates the possibility of seeking PI damages from a parent company
Keith Patten explores the difficulties involved in an employee suing their employer for an injury sustained in an attack at work
Keith Patten applauds the courts’ efforts to uphold Parliament’s intention for s 33
Keith Patten passes judgment on the Court of Appeal’s first decision on the Work at Height Regulations
Serious injury teambolstered by high-profile partner hire
Firm strengthens employment team with partner hire
Lawyers’ liability practice strengthened with partner appointment in London