Medical Negligence Matters

You may be surprised to learn that the vast majority of medical negligence claims settle outside of court. And a settlement meeting is usually at the heart of these early resolutions… In Series 6, Episode 1 of Medical Negligence Matters, host Gillian Gadsby is joined by Tony Mitty, a Partner and highly experienced solicitor at Gadsby Wicks, to explain what actually happens during these important, sometimes tense, meetings. From explaining the ins and outs of a settlement meeting and who’s involved on both sides, to the tactics both sides use to reach what they consider a “fair” compensation offer, Gillian and Tony cover the mechanics, functions and emotions of these rarely discussed negotiations. In this video, we cover: 0:00 - Introduction 1:16 - Is a settlement meeting needed in every medical negligence case? 2:15 - Do medical negligence claims go to trial? 3:53 - How can a medical negligence claim be settled? 4:41 - What happens in a joint settlement meeting (JSM)? 6:19 - How settlement negotiations can become tense 7:27 - How is fair medical negligence compensation decided? 9:48 - What if the compensation offer is too low? 11:18 - Negotiation tactics used in settlement meetings 13:23 - The risks involved in settlement meetings 14:21 - What happens if a settlement meeting doesn't settle? 16:33 - The emotional impact of a settlement meeting 17:37 - Apologies, explanations and other non-financial outcomes 19:18 - What happens after a medical negligence claim settles? – – – In this episode, you’ll discover: What actually happens during a medical negligence settlement meeting Who is typically involved in a settlement meeting How settlement figures are determined by both the claimant’s and defendant’s lawyers The tactics that legal teams use to achieve an early settlement How lawyers deal with unreasonable offers made during negotiations If settlement meetings always end in an agreement, and why it isn’t necessarily bad if they don’t The inherent risks associated with a settlement meeting The emotional side of negotiations in a settlement meeting What everyone should know before taking part in a settlement meeting And much, much more. Liked this episode? Remember to subscribe, hit the like button, and share this with your friends and loved ones! – – – Medical Negligence Matters is the podcast that guides you through the complexities of medical negligence law. Hosted by Gillian Gadsby, Managing Partner at Gadsby Wicks and a solicitor with over 35 years of specialist experience, this podcast covers everything you need to know about the unique, sensitive world of medical negligence. If you liked this video, you can find more episodes of Medical Negligence Matters right now on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i5R5R8HmA2hOIKDF8aCxf Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/medical-negligence-matters/id1739788044 If you believe you have been impacted by medical negligence, speak to our expert team for advice on making a claim. Visit our website at https://www.gadsbywicks.co.uk or call us on 01245 494929.