W v Veolia Environmental [2011] EWHC 2020 (QB)

Credit Hire: The latest instalment in the litigation saga

Maria Mulla reflects on replacement vehicle issues that have been addressed by the court in recent claims ‘Courts may not readily accept that a claimant should be out of pocket (particularly if they are supporting a family) until the issue of liability may be determined, or damages paid by the defendant.’Claims for personal injury involving …

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RTAs: Comprehensive insurance, courtesy cars and credit hire

Andrew Hogan examines issues regarding mitigation ‘Those representing claimants have argued successfully that because independently purchased insurance benefits are to be regarded as res inter alios acta, they may not be relied upon by a defendant tortfeasor to reduce or extinguish his liability to the claimant.’ Some credit hire claims, particularly where the claimant is …

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