Model for online court moves in to RTA claims
British Columbia’s Civil Resolution Tribunal aims to take over 80% of motor vehicle cases in the jurisdiction.
Firms warned of PI refunds after Herbert case
Solicitor James Green says a new industry may be emerging.
Longer NHS waiting times threaten spike in clin neg claims, warns spending watchdog
Lengthening NHS waiting times could lead to a rise in clinical negligence claims, the public spending watchdog warns today. But the NHS’s understanding of the looming problem is ‘limited’, according to the National Audit Office.
MoJ starts countdown clock on discount rate change
Lord chancellor will today announce the immediate start of a review into the adjustment applied to personal injury damages.
Incinerate and litigate
The potential nuisance, personal injury and health risks associated with the incineration of waste.
Duty of care at A&E
Personal injury
‘Same-roof’ rule in criminal injuries compensation
Personal injury.
5 November 2018
This week’s starred digests include limitation, administration, vesting in trustee, and business transfer schemes post-Brexit.
Hostile approach towards PI claimants does not combat fraud
Claimants should be required to prove their cases, but this must be proportionate.
Struggling after a career break
I need tips on how I can secure employment – full-time or part-time.
Medical negligence and the 'compensation culture'
Adam Kay’s swipe at clinical negligence lawyers in his book ’This is Going to Hurt: Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor’ is unfair.
