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RG I'll go slow.

Liability is normally admitted after the letter of claim is sent. In most cases a letter of claim is not sent without an expert opinion confirming breach of duty. Ergo, in most cases where there is an admission of breach after the letter of claim is sent, an expert opinion has already been obtained.

As an aside, I have several cases where the facts were such that I invited an admission in the letter of notification, and early admissions have avoided the need for opinions on breach.

Post-LASPO there is no uplift on clinical negligence cases. Well there is but only recoverable from claimants, and then it is limited. The maximum on a £3,000 case would be £750 inclusive of VAT.

Try and stay current.