All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles
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NewsPersonal injury heavyweights swallow up more of the claims sector
Manchester PI firm established 53 years ago one of those to be acquired.
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NewsCourt gives Irwin Mitchell choice: repay client or be open to litigation
Judge offers firm the chance to cover 60% of client’s potential claim for compensation.
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NewsFirm to pay ‘recommendation fee’ for serious injury referrals
Minster Law plans to build network among firms that want to pass on serious injury claims.
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NewsPI specialist loses millions - but makes two acquisitions
Simpson Millar is backed by ongoing £32 million facility agreed with parent company.
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NewsSolicitor lied to court with backdated letter in attempted cover-up
Practitioner tried to argue he had served claim form on the right party and had evidence to show it.
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NewsClaims firm set for £1.85m dispute settlement boost
Listed group now reporting lowest level of net debt for 12 years.
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News'Deny and delay' blamed for surge in clin neg waiting times, lawyers claim
APIL calling for full candour and compliance with pre-action protocol.
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News'This isn't over': Lawyers say secret commissions fight will continue
Ruling established that Part 18 requests cannot be used to force firms to reveal commissions.
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NewsCourt cannot force secret commission disclosure, appeal judges rule
Court of Appeal says refusing to disclose commissions is ‘unwise’ but blocks option of legal challenge.
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OpinionBreast cancer review must do more than find individual errors
An apology is important but cannot be the end of the process.
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NewsDefendants unsuccessful in medical fees battle now hit for costs
All sides challenging medical fees decision in Court of Appeal next year.
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NewsInsurer denied committal chance against dishonest claimant
Dishonesty claim was substantial, but court says committal bid did not have client's consent.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out 'wasteful' data protection claim against DWF
Appeal judge concludes challenge was wasteful of court’s time and resources.
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NewsWidow denied shot at second claim over late husband’s hospital treatment
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.
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NewsMinster makes another swoop as PI market narrows further
Chief executive says PI market requires specialist discipline and sustained investment.
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NewsRogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92,000 and indemnity costs
Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
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NewsIn depth: Former rugby pros left in limbo as group claim falters
A landmark personal injury claim by former rugby professionals was left hanging in the balance after the claimants’ lead solicitor was dismissed.