Personal injury

Articles

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

24 Nov 2016

Briggs LJ: Courts service not like the NHS

Digital courts champion says he is no 'enemy of solicitors'

23 Nov 2016

Autumn statement makes 'mockery' of MoJ's PI consultation

By failing to ban cold calling in personal injury claims the chancellor has missed the opportunity to tackle insurance fraud

17 Nov 2016

Broken promises

The MoJ's whiplash reforms are legislation by headlines but they may offer an opportunity for law firms, writes Jean-Yves Gilg

17 Nov 2016

Lawyers condemn 'excessive' personal injury reform

MoJ's 'blunt instrument' proposals criticised as 'a licence for fat cat insurers to print cash'

16 Nov 2016

Define 'fraud' before raising small claims limit, lawyers tell government

Shadow justice minister condemns insurers and claims management companies

16 Nov 2016

Costs review prompts fresh concerns over access to justice

'One-size-fits-all approach could make cases economically unviable and undermine fairness principle'