Personal Injury/Clinical Negligence
CA rejects limitation defence to negligence claim against law firm
A man who learnt that his lower leg needed amputating seven years after settling his personal injury claim is not prevented by limitation from suing his lawyers for negligence.
Minster and NAHL results highlight changing shape of PI market
Just 12 law firms are responsible for 83% of claims lodged with the OIC portal as its impact on reshaping the personal injury market is laid clear by the results of leading practices.
Law firm agreed to pay CMC 17.5% of PI fees, High Court rules
A claims management company had an agreement with a well-known law firm to receive 17.5% of the fees for high-value personal injury cases it referred, the High Court has ruled.
Covid clinical negligence protocol cut number of litigated claims
A protocol agreed in the wake of Covid-19 to better manage clinical negligence claims during the pandemic is remaining in place after it appeared to reduce the number of contested cases.
Judges urged to call out role of lawyers in “layering” PI claims
The ruling of a district judge highlighting apparent collusion between solicitors, medical experts and others in inflating a personal injury claim is an important landmark in the fight against fraud.
Law firm “colluded” with medics and others to layer PI claim
The Solicitors Regulation Authority should investigate a personal injury firm involved in “layering” a claim with further costs, given evidence that this is a pattern of behaviour..
Insurers bid to take mixed injuries argument to Supreme Court
The insurance industry has sought permission to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling on mixed injury claims in the Official Injury Claim portal to the Supreme Court.
MPs launch inquiry into impact of whiplash reforms
MPs have today launched an inquiry into how the whiplash reforms are working, including the impact on the number of claims and whether they ensure access to justice.
Strike-off for solicitor whose fake PI claim “shattered public trust”
A solicitor who “shattered” public trust in the profession by making a fake personal injury claim through the law firm where he worked has been struck off.
Express, Ince, NAHL and Fletchers step up PI market activity
The continued growth of Express Solicitors – which is to start training up pupil barristers – kicks off our round-up of significant activity among leading personal injury firms.
Mediation service hit landmark of 1,000 NHS cases
A mediation service which has just concluded its 1,000th case for the NHS says there is still a “huge untapped market” for mediation, both in clinical negligence and personal injury cases.
CA rules for claimants in mixed injuries cases – but uncertainty remains
The Court of Appeal’s ruling today on how to value mixed personal injury claims in the Official Injury Claim portal has not provided sufficient clarity, some lawyers have warned.
Multi-million-pound campaign aims to remove stigma from PI claims
National Accident Helpline is launching a multi-million-pound campaign to reassure people who are worried or confused about bringing personal injury claims.
MoJ calls for evidence on dual or multiple discount rates
The Ministry of Justice yesterday raised the prospect of replacing the single personal injury discount rate with a dual or multiple rates, in the run-up to next year’s full-scale review.
Slater & Gordon accepts £82k fine for Quindell system failures
Slater & Gordon has accepted a fine of nearly £82,000 for historic shortcomings in the legal services business it acquired from Quindell.
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A two-point plan to halve the size of the SRA
I have joked for many years that you could halve the size (and therefore cost) of the Solicitors Regulation Authority overnight by banning both client account and sole practitioners.
Key cyber and data security questions to ask a legal IT provider
One of the growing priorities that law firms face when considering a legal technology provider is cyber and data security, such as their responsibilities and cyber incident management.
Navigating carer’s leave: A personal journey and call for change
The Carer’s Leave Act 2023, which came into force on 6 April 2024, was a pivotal moment for the UK. It allows workers to take up to five unpaid days off a year to carry out caring responsibilities.
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