Books by Andrew Mckie

The second Jackson report of July 2017 introduces the idea of further fixed costs into all areas of personal injury, as well as further tariff fees in road traffic claims, fixed costs in clinical negligence, and fixed costs in multi-track cases. These changes are likely to come into effect in October 2018/ early 2019 together with additional changes to the small claims track limits.This book aims to be a clear but comprehensive guide to all aspects of the 2018/2019 Jackson reforms that can be utilised by practitioners on a day-to-day basis, in Claimant and Defendant practice. This book has a focus on running personal injury cases in an efficient way, post-Jackson, spotting the winners and vetting the losing claims early on. The book explains the changes in a clear and comprehensive way and explores how to overcome/mitigate the changes in practice.ABOUT THE AUTHORAndrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and travel cases. Andrew is also a Director of BSB Entity Barrister-Direct which specialises in all areas of personal injury.

A clear but comprehensive guide to all aspects of the holiday sickness claims process that can be utilised by practitioners on a day-to-day basis, in Claimant and Defendant practice. This book has a focus on running a holiday sickness claim in an efficient way post-Jackson, spotting the winners and vetting the losing claims early on.The new edition for 2017 contains updates on Wood v TUI and cases since Wood including updates on tour operator tactics, part 35 questions, medical experts, causation issues and dealing with denials of breach of duty.ABOUT THE AUTHORSAndrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and defective premises cases. He was previously Head of Litigation and In-House Solicitor Advocate at a claimant personal injury firm with over 50 staff.Ian Skeate joined Clerksroom in January 2010 after practising from St Johns Buildings, Manchester since 2003. He has particular expertise in Personal Injury, Professional Discipline and Regulation, Employment and Costs. Ian is based in Manchester but his practice extends throughout the country especially in London.

This book looks at all aspects of the claims process for accidents abroad and travel claims, from cradle to grave. The book covers all aspects of accidents abroad including but not limited to claims under the 1992 Package Travel Regulations, accidents on ships, accidents on planes, accidents on tour operator excursions, ski/snowboard accidents, quantum and causation in travel claims, and costs. The aim of this book is to provide a clear but comprehensive guide to this area of practice, that can be utilised by practitioners on a day-to-day basis, in Claimant and Defendant practice. The book has a focus on running accidents abroad and travel claims in an efficient way post Jackson, spotting the winners and vetting the losing claims early on.ABOUT THE AUTHORSThe writers are both self-employed personal injury practitioners and also own a BSB Regulated entity that accidents abroad and travel claims. Andrew Mckie, Barrister at Clerksroom Manchester, is a specialist in claimant and defendant personal injury, with a particular interest in cases involving alleged fraud, credit hire, highways, occupiers and defective premises cases. He was previously Head of Litigation and In-House Solicitor Advocate at a claimant personal injury firm with over 50 staff. Ian Skeate joined Clerksroom in January 2010 after practising from St Johns Buildings, Manchester since 2003. He has particular expertise in Personal Injury, Professional Discipline and Regulation, Employment and Costs. Ian is based in Manchester but his practice extends throughout the country especially in London.

A practical, concise and easy to read handbook dealing with allegations of fraud in personal injury RTA cases. From LVI to alleged staged accidents, this book covers all the main fraud topics including relevant cases, law and practical guidance that can be used by both junior and more senior fee earners in day-to-day practice in this complex and evolving area of law. Fully updated in 2016 to include new sections in relation to:- Fundamental Dishonesty and Section 57 Update and relevant cases.The Recent Cases surrounding QOCS.Hayward v Zurich and reopening concluded settlements.QOCs and Alleged Fraud Costs Update.LVI - a more rigorous approach to litigation.The decision is Qader v Esure and Broadhurst v Tan and Costs Implications for Alleged Fraud cases.An analysis of the future of fraud litigation in practice.Updates on fraud cases and pleadings.Committal proceedings (an update).