Personal injury – Page 43
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NewsClaimant groups: 85% of injured workers not compensated
Joint APIL/TUC report takes aim at compensation culture ‘myth’.
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NewsWhiplash reforms cut insurance bills to five-year low, analysts claim
Premiums have fallen by 7.5% over the last quarter and by around 19% over the course of the year.
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NewsPI lawyers may turn to arbitration post-Mitchell
Arbitration might be attractive in cases such as catastrophic injury, where lawyers are concerned about courts refusing to admit evidence due to missed timetables.
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsABS pioneer sold to listed claims handler in £43m deal
Acquisition to complete this week following cash and shares payment.