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John, a great article that is written in sensible, moderated terms.

The problem is that insurers have had it all their own way for far too long, and have frankly hoodwinked the MOJ - and lobbied frenetically. Claimant's haven't had that luxury.

As Claimant's lawyers, we're now seeing ridiculously low fees, no recoverability on ATE or success fees - and paying massively hiked court fees.

The 'simplified' court process has been anything but, and the judicial temperature of punishing sanctions hasn't helped.

In short, we're expected to do far more, for far less while the insurers call the shots.

It's now time for common sense to prevail. Cheap shots based on poor rhetoric and spin have to stop.

Claimants should now look forward to some assistance with increased fees, better behaviour from insurers, third party capture and pre-med offers in particular should cease.

No one ever really considers the effect this is having on an injured claimant - particularly the severely injured, and I am at a loss to understand why.