News – Page 13
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Clinical negligence reforms imminent as Hunt lambasts ‘obscene’ costs
The government restates its pledge to consult on an overhaul of the system.
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‘Check your clients’ - Insurer’s plea to PI lawyers after fraudster jailed
Londoner had taken legitimate claims and arranged for fraudulent claimants to be added as passengers.
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Court rules claimant was exaggerating but not fundamentally dishonest
Judge rejects that exaggeration was ‘conscious’ and upholds damages and costs award.
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Court rejects Slater and Gordon bid to end costs recovery cases
Judge also orders standard disclosure in major victory for lawyers trying to claw back costs.
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Public wants outright cold call ban after most tormented by CMCs
Three years after legislation, survey finds continued anger over calls about personal injury claims.
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PI claim to proceed despite tribunal settlement
Court rejects submission that second claim in civil courts is abuse of process.
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PI firm opens new business with financial adviser
Joint venture will see listed adviser combine with 130-year-old firm.
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Claimant ‘unreasonable’ for not using portal on overvalued case
Claimant initially valued case at more than £25,000 but settled for less than half.
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New cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.
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Anexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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‘Perplexed’ claimant was not fundamentally dishonest, appeal confirms
Case 'a classic illustration of when the appeal court ought not to seek to go behind the careful findings made by the trial judge'.
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Lawyers and insurers end lockdown co-operation agreement
Statement of intent ends - but some of the collaborative measures are set to stay in place.
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PI and insurance giants announce five-year partnership
Minster Law will service legal claims across the esure and Sheila’s Wheels brands.
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News focus: Confusion reigns over whiplash portal
As the news media trumpet the government’s dubious line that PI reforms will cut motor premiums, injured people must grapple with a complex and confusing system for compensation claims
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Claims firm sells London business to focus on northern hubs
Hudgell Solicitors says business model has changed in the last 12 months.
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Barrister-led PI firm joins forces with national solicitors practice
Founding members of PI Law Direct will retain 25% stake in new alternative business structure.
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Slater and Gordon hit by glut of insurance policy actions
National firm defends more than 100 claims brought by former personal injury clients questioning ATE policies.
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Ashtons Legal joins law firms in Major Trauma Group
Group was established last year to provide support to survivors of major trauma injury and their families.
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Firms gear up for 31 May launch of whiplash portal
Law firms still intending to run lower-value road traffic accident claims given start date for seismic changes to market.
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Respect for NHS could be ‘deterring’ clin neg claims
Pandemic and resulting goodwill could create a ‘perfect storm’ for radical reform of claims process, says chief executive of patient charity.