All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 54
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Opinion‘Pre-medical offers’ result in injustices
It’s disingenuous for insurers to contend that they’re helping people – the sole aim of ‘third-party assistance’ is to buy off claims.
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OpinionPI: ethics no use without money
Client incentives damage the profession – but advertising is essential.
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FeatureVicarious liability – the two-stage test
When is an employer responsible for the actions of its employees?
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FeatureCivil procedure: CPR 6.9
A recent case offers a reminder of the need to carefully consider the rules on service of the claim form.
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NewsLast-minute compensation rise for mesothelioma victims
Late change of policy sees limit on payments to sufferers increased.
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NewsPI firm rebuked over £2,000 cash incentive
Liverpool firm told to take advertisement down after watchdog ruled it to be misleading.
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NewsCMC enforcement action over fee ban slows down
The MoJ – which regulates CMCs – said 277 companies are subject to ‘ongoing further reviews’ in relation to non-compliance.
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OpinionReferral fee ban failing on all fronts
LASPO was supposed to end the compensation culture – if anything it’s made it worse.
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NewsABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.
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NewsDirect Line takes referral fee hit but profits soar
£14m loss of income from referring claims overshadowed by huge increase in profit.
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NewsClaims manager seeks panel expansion
First4Lawyers claims increase in workload following recent marketing drive.
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ProfileMy legal life: Hilary Meredith
CEO and senior partner, Hilary Meredith Solicitors, Cheshire and London
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NewsABI reveals new code for third-party capture
Insurance industry says principles strike the right balance between stopping fraud and helping claimants obtain justice.
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NewsChristie lawyers slow off the blocks
Filing a costs budget even just a day late does not count as a ‘trivial’ breach of rules, county court rules in Linford Christie case.
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NewsNegligence firm dismisses NHS costs cap
Manchester firm hits back after NHSLA accuses claimants of 'front-loading’ claims with excess costs.
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ProfileCatherine Leech
Personal injury specialist Catherine Leech’s high-profile work confounds the red-top stereotype.
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NewsMental capacity ruling over retainer
The case is likely to set a precedent for claimants who lose mental capacity after 1 April 2013 but entered into a conditional fee agreement before that date.
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FeatureLocal government: abuse of power
A council that evicted a solicitors’ firm from authority-owned offices did so as a ‘punishment’.
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NewsMinster Law posted loss ahead of buyout
Yorkshire firm absorbs financial setback to reinvest in business and restructure debts.
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Minster Law owner makes deal with insurance firm
Five-tear agreement with Towergate to handle claims for thousands of customers.