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@anon 14.54

I think the problem is that claimant PI lawyers must front load in order to ensure that they know what there case is about/worth. To obtain multiple breach reports, causation reports, quantum reports etc all take time. Claimants' can hardly be criticised for doing the work to advance their case.

Also, insurers, typically, will try and obtain a tactical advantage by seeking as much info about a case as possible for reserve purposes before submitting tactical Part 36 offers early doors in the absence of medical evidence. This is not "justice" - this is an attempt to undermine "justice" by making premature offers. Claimants therefore have good reason to be selective as to what they tell their opponents.

Ultimately, if there could be a way for a frank and open exchange of information at the earliest opportunity on a without prejudice basis which helps both parties understand their respective positions, and which does not lead to defendants making premature tactical offers, this would be in all parties' interests.