‘The solicitor is not a GP’ – Judge criticises lawyers for ‘inappropriately’ referring their clients to medics, as he dismisses two personal injuries claims

3 comments

1. Paywalled. But see from the start of the article he was sendimg them to a consultant instead of a gp.

2. Criticism from a judge who has himself been criticised by judges.

   https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/courts/2022/12/06/judges-conclusion-about-personal-injuries-consent-orders-would-have-alarming-consequence/

   https://mannionsolicitors.ie/court-of-appeal-full-rehearing-in-personal-injuries-case-after-total-non-engagement-by-trial-judge-with-the-evidence/

3. I’ve heard of this happening. If the Plaintiff hasn’t been referred by their treating doctor then they don’t need a psychiatrist. There’s only one reason for a solicitor to be referring a client to specialists… manufacturing evidence in an attempt up the damages.