All Personal injury & clinical negligence articles – Page 3
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NewsFirm hires: Trio of solicitors join Bond Turner
Liverpool law firm welcomes Carla Duprey, Kirsty Parkes and Jane Bedford.
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NewsClinical negligence going in 'wrong direction', NHS review finds
Increasing rate of clinical negligence claims is indicative of the poor state of the NHS in England, Lord Darzi concludes.
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NewsFamilies pursue claims against Great Ormond Street
Solicitor says review of orthopaedic surgeon’s work paints a ‘very worrying picture’ about treatment provided.
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NewsParalegal handling 240 cases fabricated attendance notes
SRA says Bristol-based paralegal acted dishonestly and without integrity in claiming to have made telephone calls.
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OpinionWhy we all need to collaborate on clinical negligence
It’s in all our interests to avoid expensive clinical negligence litigation and help the NHS.
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NewsOpposing parties renew vows of clin neg collaboration
Renewal of Covid-19 agreement aims to streamline disputes and reduce litigation costs.
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NewsCourt hits claimant who pitched up with 'unrealistic' budget
Master Thornett says lawyers must be prepared to account for the figures they claim for.
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NewsLawyers welcome infected blood scandal compensation progress
Further payments due to start by the end of the year, confirms the government.
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NewsPI boss tapped former rent-a-car colleagues to farm claims
Claims manager who used old contacts to find RTA victims fined for data protection breaches.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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NewsIn depth: NHS claims costs continue to rise - what next?
The financial burden on the NHS remains heavy but what will the new government do to tackle clinical negligence costs?
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NewsLord chancellor kicks off discount rate review
Decision on the figure of adjustments to personal injury settlements will be taken by early next year.
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NewsLying injury claimant left in 'parlous' position after losing £1.2m
Claim for £6.6m compensation said to be the biggest ever rejected over fundamental dishonesty.
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NewsClaims group shares slide on profit warning
Revenue and profits expected to be ‘significantly lower’ after difficult first half of 2024.
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OpinionThe next government must prioritise injured people and those with disabilities
16 million people in the UK are classed as disabled, yet there were just 48 mentions of people with disabilities across the four major parties' manifestos.
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OpinionLetters roundup
Women let down by maternity services, and prisons and short-term sentences: your letters to the editor.
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NewsFormer Pure Legal director leads growing claims firm
Solicitor’s new firm looks to grow after securing long-term funding.
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to 60% damages deduction
High Court dismisses ex-client’s appeal and says costs agreement was binding.