Assessing liability in Road Traffic Accidents

Assessing liability in Road Traffic Accidents

This assessing liability in road traffic accident claims looks at the concept of contributory negligence, and what the courts will consider when deciding on liability.

This introductory level course looks at how the law of negligence applies to road traffic accident claims.

Live interactive webinar
Liability in RTAs

90 mins Live Online
£75 + VAT
Live Online

Who is it for?

Perfect for claims handlers, CHO staff, paralegals, legal apprentices, trainee solicitors, junior lawyers.

Course content

E-learning overview

This introductory level course course looks at how the law of negligence applies to road traffic accident claims, the concept of contributory negligence, and what the courts will consider when deciding on liability.

At the end of the course you can download a PDF. 

Content

The course covers:

  • Negligence in RTA – Duty, Breach, Loss, Causation
  • Identifying liability & contributory negligence
  • Using the Highway Code
  • Evidence gathering
  • Assessing the facts and evidence in a case study

Outcomes

As a result of completing this course you will:

  • know how to assess liability in a road traffic accident claim
  • understand how the law of negligence applies
  • understand the importance of the Highway Code
  • know what the court will consider if a claim goes to trial

Duration

20 minutes

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