“Solicitor cannot be faulted for engaging a medical expert witness directly in an appropriate Case”

A recent High Court judgement has given helpful Guidance for Plaintiff and Defence Solicitors on direct instruction of Expert Medical Witnesses in Personal Injury Actions.

For a measured and appropriate discussion on the selection and use of expert medical witnesses in Personal Injury Cases, the recent Judgement of Mr Justice Ferriter is worth a read. It’s analysis of recent case law and helpful reference to the Law Society of Ireland’s Protocol for direct referral to Consultants by Solicitors is worth bookmarking.

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