All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 56
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NewsHJA secures Times apology over advert claims
Newspaper also agrees to pay donation to charity helping victims of Magdalene laundries.
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Opinion
Power of a collective
We operate very differently to traditional claims management companies and work with a collective of solicitors.
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NewsGovernment wants power to fine rogue CMCs
The Ministry of Justice said new fining powers could mean some cold callers will be fined millions of pounds.
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NewsGrayling quells concerns over whiplash panel
Concerns that medical reporting agencies could simply form an alternative business structure with a personal injury law firm.
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NewsHunt to extend ‘duty of candour’ for NHS mistakes
Campaigners have been pushing for greater openness since the Francis report recommended it in the wake of the Mid Staffs scandal.
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NewsPI lawyers still back ATE insurance option
Most managing partners say they still advise every PI client on the availability of ATE as part of their standard service.
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NewsInsurers propose scrapping compensation for whiplash
ABI chief also reignites argument about the value of solicitors in low-value claims.
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NewsPanel cut over referral fee ban
National Accident Helpline, which passes on around 70,000 claims a year, has cut its panel from more than 100 firms to just 47.
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PI ruling may lead to cases being revived
Lawyers say Supreme Court ruling will not lead to a ‘deluge’ but some solicitors may be concerned.
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NewsDon’t flout data protection rules, ICO warns law firms
PI firms could face fines if they have obtained work through nuisance calls and spam texts.
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OpinionHelp for Heroes? Not from this government
The coalition trumpets its admiration of our armed forces – but would take away their human rights.
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NewsPlan to block armed forces from human rights laws
Defence secretary said current cases involving the military are potentially hampering operations.
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NewsSupreme Court: PI claim not bound by agreed settlement
Joanne Dunhill had settled her case for £12,500 after she suffered a severe head injury in a collision with a motorcycle.
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OpinionWhy the law on psychiatric harm must change
The law on claims for psychiatric injury is outdated, arbitrary and harsh.
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NewsJackson reforms threaten justice, says Law Society
Organisation highly critical of changes to civil litigation implemented last April.
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NewsMitchell regime savaged as firm describes ‘climate of fear’
PI giant and City representative line up to criticise aftermath of Jackson reforms.
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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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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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FeatureVicarious liability – the two-stage test
When is an employer responsible for the actions of its employees?