All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 27
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NewsABS emerges as Bolton firm Asons' new owner
Banks Solicitors, specialising in PI, wills and probate, will trade under the name Coops Law.
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NewsClaimant cancels Part 36 offer to take advantage of new PI discount rate
Court permits withdrawal in what is potentially the first of many disputes around the application of the new PI settlement calculation.
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OpinionSprawling Prisons and Courts Bill is an indigestible mess
No wonder MPs can’t properly scrutinise this key bill – there’s just too much to take in.
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NewsReferral fee probe over claims for holiday bugs
Concern that CMCs see cases as a partial saviour following whiplash reforms.
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NewsTwo firms under investigation over potential MedCo rule breaches
Organisation urging medics with suspicions to report them to Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Cut compensation for injured to fill national insurance void, insurers urge chancellor
Association of British Insurers says another u-turn - on the discount rate - will help to chancellor balance the books after today’s retreat on national insurance contributions.
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NewsClaims handler plans ABS with firms to survive PI reforms
NAHL confirms it will play a more ‘proactive role’ in the entire conduct and financing of a case.
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NewsDirect Line puts 30 claims handler jobs at risk
Motor insurer responding to rapidly changing small claims environment.
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NewsLegal services market shrinks for the first time since financial crisis – report
Turnover declined by 5.2% in 2016, with the bar the hardest hit, according to research by consultancy IRN.
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NewsLawyers deny PI discount rate ‘conspiracy’ to hike fees
APIL backs Truss decision on compensation as chancellor Philip Hammond warns of potential costs to the NHS.
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NewsNew discount rate dooms Direct Line’s special dividend as profits sink
Disclosure comes amid speculation of a government U-turn on the surprise change.
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NewsPI discount rate u-turn fear
Insurers immediately labelled the decision ‘crazy’, while claimant lawyers stressed the 'minus' formula is vital for clients with life-changing injuries.
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NewsMinster Law looks to reinvent its claims model
Managing director says firm has the financial clout to build new systems and reinvent its automated processes for post-reform landscape.
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NewsPI reforms will displace fraud but not reduce it, government warned
House of Commons transport select committee chair says reforms are not specifically targeted at the real problems.
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OpinionInsurance lobby ensures new PI discount rate is doomed
Once again the government has rolled out the red carpet to insurers – but where is Liz Truss?
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NewsExpanding law firm still hunting for ABS opportunities
PLC says its law firm partner has broadened its scope ahead of personal injury reforms.
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News‘Cash for crash’ trio convicted after judge decides case without jury
Mr Justice Goss discharged the jury in manslaughter trial after attempted approaches to some members outside court.
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NewsInsurers march on the Treasury to demand discount rate rethink
Media highlights cost to the NHS and motorists as insurers’ message strikes a chord.
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NewsTruss slashes discount rate but warns of impact on NHS
New rate of deductions from personal injury compensation will mean significantly higher payments.
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NewsSlater and Gordon writes down value of UK business by £216m
Half-year results once again paint a grim picture for listed Australian firm – as the deadline looms for a new agreement with lenders.