Comprehensive guides to advising and representing parties in common law personal injury claims under the Civil Liability Act, whether acting for plaintiffs or defendants/insurers. Each matter plan includes detailed commentary, with links to legislation, cases and other and resources, plus with all commonly required forms and precedents.

This helpful publication is a great companion to the District Court and Supreme Court guides.

Separate guides to Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident are also available.

Recent updates can be viewed at Obiter - News & Updates, via the link above.

The practical commentary covers all aspects of claims, including:

• The principles of liability
• Commencing or defending claims
• Negotiating and settling claims both before and after litigation is commenced
• Lay and expert evidence
• Assessing damages
• Documenting settlements

The publication includes many helpful required precedents, including:

• Retainer instructions, Costs agreements and To do lists
• Letters to clients, insurers, doctors, government authorities and so on, gathering information
• Medical authorities
• Instructions to settle
• Example content for pleadings, schedule of damages and other documents
• Recent updates to all By Lawyers guides can be viewed at Obiter - News & Updates.