COSTS, FATAL ACCIDENTS: THE DUTY TO INFORM THE CLIENT OF “UNUSUAL COSTS” AND WHEN THE BUDGET IS BEING EXCEEDED

The judgment of Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker in ST v ZY [2022] EWHC B5 (Costs) highlights many problem areas in relation to fatal accident litigation and the assessment of costs.  In particular it is prudent to take early steps to consider whether clients are entitled to bring a claim under the F...