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When Roberts -v- Johnstone shuts the door on property: The advent of periodical payments, with reduced lump sums, has brought accommodation claims into sharper focus. In cases where life expectancy is short, the problem is particularly acute, since the Roberts -v- Johnstone calculation yields little by way of damages compared to the capital required. The problem is aggravated in cases where the Claimant lives in an area of high property prices. The case of Ryan St George -v- The Home Office illustrates both the problem and a solution. Find out more, please look at our NEWS page.

Briefing Note: LAC (DH) (2009) 3, revised Charging Regulations and 2009 CRAG (17.4.09)

On 6th April 2009 the Department of Health published Local Authority Circular (DH) (2009) 3, revised Charging Regulations and 2009 CRAG.  These revised documents have implications on the treatment of personal injury damages.  To find out how, download out Briefing Note by clicking here:  LAC (2009)(3) and 2009 CRAG.

Mike Hurst 17th April 2009

Independent Financial Advisers

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