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30th August 2024
What is a Litigation Friend?
Unfortunately, medical negligence can happen to anyone. Consequently, there may be a situation where someone who is considered by the law as ‘vulnerable’ wants/needs to bring forward a medical negligence claim. To enable them to do so, the Claimant (an individual bringing a claim) must have capacity to conduct proceedings. Therefore, in these circumstances, it may be necessary for a separate party to be appointed as a Litigation Friend on behalf of the individual who does not hold capacity.
Who may need a Litigation Friend?
By Law, a vulnerable person is either:
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