News – Page 11
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NewsJudge rejects notion that county court rulings are ‘rough and ready’
Recorder’s ex tempore decision on first instance was ‘not coherent’, High Court rules in theme park claim.
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NewsBooming claims business announces 139% increase in revenue
Winn Group benefitting from handling the whole claims process without third party involvement.
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NewsCosts of case manager meetings cannot be claimed, master rules
Fee-earners attending meetings are not involved with progressing litigation in complex personal injury claim.
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NewsPolice say unplanned motor fraud is on the rise
Opportunistic fraudsters targeted as people seek ways to get quick cash.
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NewsCourt rules single form can be used for 3,000-plus military claims
Initial decision in hearing loss claim had caused havoc as cases were delayed and firm had to pay £400,000 in fees.
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NewsClaimant lawyers accused of ‘exploiting’ insurers to hike costs
Defendant lawyers say they are fighting cases where claim values are artificially inflated.
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NewsBreakdown of medical agency costs 'irrelevant', court finds
New twist in insurer requests to see details of medico-legal company invoices.
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NewsHybrid claims appeal given permission to be heard in Supreme Court
Insurers want to challenge what they call the ‘double counting’ of road traffic accident injuries.
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NewsPI firm liquidated as financial pressures hit sector
Derbyshire firm thrived in the era before the Jackson reforms but had been in decline ever since.
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NewsCourt orders breakdown of medical expert fees
Judgment could change how medical expert fees are calculated and presented.
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NewsGovernment delays scrapping limitation period for child abuse cases
Campaigners say the case for removing three-year limit has already been made.
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NewsLitigant penalised for being 'rude and abusive' to opponent's firm
Court awards indemnity costs in personal injury case as punishment for the conduct of the defence.
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NewsClaims firm splashes £3m on housing disrepair cases
Anexo takes advantage of PI firms exiting market by retraining their staff.
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NewsLawyers urged to help uncover baby death scandals
Families battling for justice following Nottingham case say lawyers hold key to finding the truth.
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NewsJR threat amid clin neg fixed costs confusion
Lawyers demand to meet the Ministry of Justice after it emerges that some clinical negligence claims may be captured by new rules.
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NewsNo case for extending bereavement damages, says minister
MoJ does not want 'intrusive and upsetting investigation' of claimant’s relationship with deceased.
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NewsStart dates confirmed for fixed costs extension
Different approaches will be applied for PI claims, procedure rule committee reveals.
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NewsDual discount rate 'piles pressure' on seriously injured - APIL
Claimant leader says government fails to recognise victims are not risk-takers.
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NewsCredit hire ruling brings 'much needed transparency'
Claimant must show basic financial details before demanding full credit hire amount.
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NewsLawyer 'fundamentally dishonest' over car accident symptoms
Activities undertaken by claimant included Four Waterfalls Walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park.