Personal injury

Articles

20 Dec 2016

Lazy insurers have cozied up to policymakers

The inability of insurers to tackle fraud is not a justifiable reason to change legislation, writes Qamar Anwar

19 Dec 2016

Is government bad for your law firm's health?

Regulators and the insurance lobby have had a far stronger impact on swaying government than any representative body for solicitors, writes Viv Williams

15 Dec 2016

PI practices brace for change

Lawyers hope marketplace reforms in 2017 aren't 'done deals', despite evidence to the contrary

12 Dec 2016

CMCs and McKenzie Friends not the answer to PI reform

Lord Chancellor invited to meet claimants who would be stifled by MoJ reforms

7 Dec 2016

Truss to make decision on PI discount rate

Government forced to stop dragging its heels after claimant lawyers launch legal challenge

7 Dec 2016

The reforms restricting the access to the justice we all treasure

The government's proposed reforms to personal injury claims will have a devastating effect on vulnerable claimants and local PI firms alike, says James Barker

6 Dec 2016

Proving fraud

Fundamental dishonesty, tort of deceit, and contempt of court: the tools available to insurers to fight fraudulent claims, says Roger Cooper

6 Dec 2016

The dangers of sending damages

Philippa Barton advises on what to be aware of when acting for vulnerable clients and those receiving benefits, and how to safeguard clients who may not be able to manage a damages award in their own best interests