Personal injury

Articles

11 Jul 2019

MPs launch inquiry into silicosis

A cross-party parliamentary inquiry into silicosis and its impact on construction workers has been begun.

24 Jun 2019

Addressing the rehab paradox

NHS Resolution must resolve to change its stance on rehabilitation, argues Victoria Oliver

18 Jun 2019

Feet to the fire: making insurers accountable for passing on savings

Despite earlier pledges, the government is yet to set up a framework compelling insurers to turn reduced costs into lower premiums, argues Qamar Anwar

29 May 2019

Claimant solicitors predict “sharp contraction” of PI market

The Civil Liability Act reforms will lead to a sharp contraction in the claimant personal injury (PI) market, according to a survey of lawyers this week.

2 May 2019

Speedboat or oil tanker: can your personal injury department survive?

With personal injury reforms unstoppably extending across the whole sector, options are getting thinner for law firms, suggests Jonathan Wheeler

18 Apr 2019

Taking on the bullies: on what basis and in which court?

Time limits and the defendant's solvency are just two of the key elements to consider when seeking compensation for harassment, warns Jonathan Wheeler

6 Mar 2019

Nearly half of law firms now set up as corporate entities

Decline in traditional partnerships suggests new approach to legal business

1 Mar 2019

Counting the cash: Running a PI practice in treacherous times

In the liquidity-hungry personal injury business, having a sound approach to cashflow management is increasingly vital. Rachel Rothwell reviews how firms can fund their work and improve their position