This new edition of Personal Injury Litigation deals with the new rules governing road traffic claims & contains useful guidance & checklists for both claimants & defendants dealing with these claims. This fourth edition not only brings this much used book up-to-date but enhances the original text by introducing chapters on limitation & fatal accident claims. A section on the common pitfalls & how to avoid them will help practitioners ensure that their cases run smoothly. Personal Injury Litigation provides a wide ranging introduction to the major elements of personal injury litigation. It deals with liability damages & procedure. It gives practical guidance on dealing with the new procedure for low value claims in road traffic cases & provides summaries & checklists for both claimants & defendants. The more difficult areas such as costs limitation & fatal accidents are also covered with guidance on important issues like serving proceedings & drafting witness statements. Personal Injury Litigation is an invaluable asset to trainees newly qualified solicitors & paralegals & assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. It will also act as a practical guide for the busy practitioner.