by Julian Johnson | Jul 6, 2016
It is no doubt my age.. but I have an acute sense of deja vu! As from 1 July 2016, we have ‘reverted’ to the old scheme of Boards of Management running our major hospitals (and geographic areas). See the Health Services Act 2016 + the 30 June 16...
by Julian Johnson | Jan 6, 2016
My impression is that there has been an increase in recent times of cases presented before our District Court in which claimants have represented themselves, without a lawyer. A sobering example of the dangers of this course, is the New South Wales Supreme...
by Julian Johnson | Feb 2, 2014
In several cases concluded in the last month or 2 of 2013, I have again been reminded of the remarkable ‘value’ of an expression of regret by health professionals in two recent cases. In the first, following a mediation in the court, very much to his...
by Julian Johnson | Mar 24, 2013
Interestingly, I have, in the last 6 to 12 months noted a drop in the number of medical negligence and other personal injury claims proceeding to trial (it has to be said with some personal frustration/disappointment). Traditionally my advice to clients has been...
