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Clinical negligence cases arising from a stroke are usually complex and challenging. This book seeks to serve as a guide for practitioners to help those dealing with stroke claims arising from alleged clinical negligence. The book details what is involved in stroke litigation, in concise and accessible language. The aim is to provide practitioners to have a clear understanding of what might occur in stroke cases and how to navigate progressing cases effectively and efficiently. The text explores key topics such as breach of duty, causation, expert evidence and quantum in respect of stroke claims. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Iain Dodd is a solicitor and a Partner at Fletchers Solicitors specialising in catastrophic injury claims arising from clinical negligence, where he also leads the brain injury unit. Iain has extensive experience of managing stroke (and other) claims of the upmost severity acting on behalf of claimants. CONTENTS Introduction Chapter One: An Overview of Stroke Chapter Two: Investigations Into a Potential Stroke Claim Chapter Three: Expert Evidence on Liability Chapter Four: Breach of Duty Chapter Five: Causation Chapter Six: Condition, Prognosis and Quantum Expert Evidence Chapter Seven: Common Key Issues in Stroke Cases Underpinning Quantum Chapter Eight: Stroke Rehabilitation Chapter Nine: Settlement Epilogue

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