Judicial College Guidelines (JCG or JC Guidelines)


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø PI & Clinical Negligence expert
Practice notes

Judicial College Guidelines (JCG or JC Guidelines)


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø PI & Clinical Negligence expert

Practice notes
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In assessing a claim for general damages, the practitioner should start by considering the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG). The JCG classify injuries

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