All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 38
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NewLaw seeks further ABS links but wary of PI reforms
BMA and Royal College of Nursing already have links with Cardiff firm backed by PLC.
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NewsJudge labels clin neg fixed costs ‘profoundly worrying’
Change ‘should not be driven on the basis of out-of-date statistics and the short-term financial interest of the NHS’.
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NewsFixed costs trumped by Part 36 offer, rules Court of Appeal
Costs expert declares judgment as ‘stupendous result’ for claimants.
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NewsMoJ to assess impact of small claims hike
Frank Field MP asked the lord chancellor about the impact the plan could have on access to justice.
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NewsNew caps on financial claim fees
Some CMCs charge 40% of the compensation award. ‘This has got to stop,’ says justice minister.
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NewsFirm’s ‘hopeless’ costs case thrown out
PM Law claimed £3m to recover sums 'due and payable' under insurance policies.
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NewsCFA ‘terminated’ before assignment, court rules
Case likely to have significant impact on the personal injury sector, where thousands of claims have been sold on.
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NewsInsurer pulls out of PII market citing dangers of cybercrime
Elite Insurance also worried for its core market in the personal injury sector.
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NewsLawyers not negligent to advise settlement on steps
Judge says advice was proper given claimant ran the risk of losing the case.
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NewsDefendant lawyers to oppose small claims limit rise
Forum of Insurance Lawyers says it will not stand alongside insurers on key changes.
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FeaturePI: non-delegable duty of care
The Court of Appeal dealt with the issue of vicarious liability after the foster child claimant suffered abuse.
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NewsListed law firm pioneer halves profit forecast
Australian firm Shine Lawyers sees share price slump after re-entering market with profit warning.
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NewsJackson: fixed costs needed for all claims up to £250k
Major extension of fixed fees regime 'a price worth paying' says architect of civil reforms.
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OpinionA big case for 2016
The Supreme Court will address an important issue on the finality of settlements.
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NewsSlater and Gordon plans 51 job cuts
Two UK offices slated for closure, with fee-earner and support jobs to go.
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OpinionClin neg: conflict of interests
When the government is defendant in medical or military claims, it shouldn’t be involved in reducing them.
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Opinion
Insurers not living up to promises
Fresh curbs on claims by blameless accident victims will not lead to lower motor premiums. And there will be a much higher price to pay.
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NewsCMC regulator reports sharp decrease in PI specialists
Four financial penalties were issued in the fourth quarter of 2015, with 51 warnings issued.
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NewsCameron vows to end ‘industry’ of claims against armed forces
Prime minister tasks National Security Council with clampdown on claimant practices.
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NewsAA confirms effective closure of legal business
Consumer brand becomes latest ABS pioneer to hit the rocks.