Personal injury

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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

Nearly half of law firms now set up as corporate entities

Decline in traditional partnerships suggests new approach to legal business

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

Cheap gatekeepers: the false economy of inexperienced triage staff

The Civil Liability Bill will prompt even more firms to consider recruiting low-level call handlers to keep costs down; that's a risky response, warns David Kirwan

Special measures: enabling vulnerable individuals to give the best evidence possible

Why can't witnesses and parties in personal injury cases be afforded the same support as those in criminal and family cases, asks Jonathan Wheeler

Counting the cash: Running a personal injury 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

Supreme Court clarifies recourse in unknown driver cases

Claimant lawyers will not be able to bring proceedings against unnamed parties following a Supreme Court ruling last week.

Trauma room: dealing with the personal impact of abuse cases

Lawyers dealing with traumatic cases can be vulnerable to secondary stress, a psychological disorder that any responsible law firm should take seriously, says Jonathan Wheeler