Personal injury – Page 10
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NewsJR threat amid clin neg fixed costs confusion
Lawyers demand to meet the Ministry of Justice after it emerges that some clinical negligence claims may be captured by new rules.
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NewsNo case for extending bereavement damages, says minister
MoJ does not want 'intrusive and upsetting investigation' of claimant’s relationship with deceased.
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NewsStart dates confirmed for fixed costs extension
Different approaches will be applied for PI claims, procedure rule committee reveals.
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NewsDual discount rate 'piles pressure' on seriously injured - APIL
Claimant leader says government fails to recognise victims are not risk-takers.
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NewsCredit hire ruling brings 'much needed transparency'
Claimant must show basic financial details before demanding full credit hire amount.
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NewsLawyer 'fundamentally dishonest' over car accident symptoms
Activities undertaken by claimant included Four Waterfalls Walk in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
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NewsFirm loses bid to throw out under-settlement claim after 12 years
Motorcyclist who had leg amputated alleges that he did not know he had other legal options when he agreed to full and final settlement.
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NewsBack on the box: Claims firm commits £1m to advertising blitz
Television and radio advertising will be increased, but YouTube also targeted.
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NewsPI giant posts £1.5m loss but remains upbeat
Minster Law owner says Yorkshire firm is well set to make profits longer-term.
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NewsTop defendant firm backed by private equity reports huge profit rise
Keoghs LLP enjoyed a bumper year while many claimant firms struggled.
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NewsLiverpool fans press on with Paris claims despite refund offer
Thousands pursue legal action over mistreatment before showpiece football final.
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NewsExpert’s evidence attacked as ‘worthless’ should be heard, judge rules
In application to exclude, solicitors in PI claim suggested expert was ‘well-known’ as defence regular.
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NewsSlater and Gordon in talks to sell entire whiplash book to rival
Merseyside firm opens exclusive talks to buy the portal claims-handling business.
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NewsReleased PI fraudster given limit on mobile phones he can own
First crime prevention order is made against serial fraudster who posed as a claims farmer.
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NewsRugby liability ruling 'sets legal precedent' for sport claims, says lawyer
Mother of two was paralysed from the waist down after dangerous tackle from opponent.
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NewsTheatrical bus claimants ordered to pay insurer £75,000
Judge says exemplary damages must match what false claims could have been worth.
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NewsRugby player found liable for injury after 'red mist descended'
Mother of two uses wheelchair after being unfairly tackled in her first 'developmental league' match.
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NewsInsurers want Supreme Court to rule on mixed injury damages
Association of British Insurers seeks permission to appeal last month’s majority decision of the CoA.
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NewsMPs open new inquiry into whiplash reforms
Justice committee will ask how well the new whiplash portal is working and whether savings are being made.
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NewsCourt rejects defendant’s attempted U-turn on admission of liability
Claimant’s lawyers argued admission had partly been made to save inquest costs.