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Causation, credibility and fundamental dishonesty: Lessons from a contested Fast-Track personal injury trial

Contributor: Calum Pakey
Calum Pakey

Published 2 June 2026 | Last Updated 7 August 2026

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Home > Blog > Causation, credibility and fundamental dishonesty: Lessons from a contested Fast-Track personal injury trial

Calum Pakey, a Solicitor in our Road Traffic Accidents department, has written an article for PI Brief Update reflecting on a case where the defendant accused his client of fundamental dishonesty.

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  • PI Brief Update (May 25, 2026) Causation, credibility and fundamental dishonesty: Lessons from a contested personal injury trial. If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to compensation. Start your claim
Calum Pakey

About Calum Pakey

Calum is a Solicitor in the Road Traffic Accidents department at Express Solicitors. Since joining the firm in 2020, Calum has progressed from Paralegal to Solicitor and now manages a busy caseload of road traffic accident claims, handling matters from initial investigations through to trial and enforcement. He has experience dealing with disputed liability cases...

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