All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 28
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NewsPI reforms will displace fraud but not reduce it, government warned
House of Commons transport select committee chair says reforms are not specifically targeted at the real problems.
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?
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NewsExpanding law firm still hunting for ABS opportunities
PLC says its law firm partner has broadened its scope ahead of personal injury reforms.
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News‘Cash for crash’ trio convicted after judge decides case without jury
Mr Justice Goss discharged the jury in manslaughter trial after attempted approaches to some members outside court.
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NewsInsurers march on the Treasury to demand discount rate rethink
Media highlights cost to the NHS and motorists as insurers’ message strikes a chord.
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NewsTruss slashes discount rate but warns of impact on NHS
New rate of deductions from personal injury compensation will mean significantly higher payments.
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NewsSlater and Gordon writes down value of UK business by £216m
Half-year results once again paint a grim picture for listed Australian firm – as the deadline looms for a new agreement with lenders.
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OpinionWhiplash reforms: cover for insurers
We all know who will benefit most from RTA reforms – the spin is shameless.
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NewsLawyers vow to fight on over small claims curbs
Concerted effort will be made, particularly in the House of Lords, at least to ensure higher tariffs for compensation when the bill becomes law.
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NewsCourts bill: whiplash plans will clog up courts to boost insurer profits, says Law Society
Chancery Lane hotly disputes the government narrative underpinning the proposals.
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NewsCourts bill: claimants ‘extremely disappointed’ by PI reforms
Insurers tell lawyers to get off the ‘gravy train’ – but solicitors warn of dire consequences for victims.
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OpinionWill PI lawyers be grateful for small mercies?
Liz Truss has made the closure of some firms inevitable, but it could have been worse.
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NewsCourts bill: MoJ confirms sweeping PI reforms for October 2018
Legislation to include whiplash tariffs and a ban on pre-medical offers.
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NewsBolton Council leader to be pressed again on Asons grant
Cllr Cliff Morris will be pressed over personal injury firm’s recent payment to AXA.
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NewsAnalysts warn consumers will suffer as insurers hit by discount change
Government has pledged to make crucial announcement before the end of this month.
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News‘Adaptable’ PI sector will survive our reforms, says MoJ
Decision on whiplash reforms expected in the coming weeks.
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OpinionGetting it right for PI victims
A review of the cap on criminal injury compensation is long overdue.
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OpinionCareless driving licence
No one in government remembers the last time a lord chancellor introduced something as short-sighted as these personal injury reforms.
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NewsSlater and Gordon shares dive as UK recovery takes ‘longer than expected’
Update to Australian stock exchange also reveals bank debt now exceeds total enterprise value.
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NewsSolicitors attack MoD compensation plans for soldiers
Law Society says removing legal representation will create a 'David and Goliath' situation.