Personal injury (PI)
Your Say: Disputing road traffic data
Your article "Whiplash: Whipping up a storm" stated that there had been a 20% decrease in road traffic accidents between 2006 and 2010.
Whiplash: Whipping up a storm
As the debate about bogus whiplash claims rumbles on, opinion is divided on whether two investigations into the issue are warranted and what impact they will have
View from the Top: Complying with the spirit of the law
It is up to insurers to support government efforts to ensure personal injury claims are handled correctly, says John O'Roarke.
Mass calls on legal industry to fight legal changes
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has called on solicitors to keep fighting further change and report any problems in the new legal system.
Law report: ‘Belly flop’ teenager fails with party paddling pool claim
This law report has been contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
Golf course liability case headed to Supreme Court
Solicitors for Niddry Castle Golf Club are awaiting a response from the Supreme Court on permission to appeal against a decision at Scotland’s inner court that found it chiefly liable for an on-course injury.
Esure to re-enter parts of motor market as GWP grows 1.6%
Esure is gearing up to re-enter less profitable parts of the motor insurance market as a result of recent personal injury reforms.
Surgeons offered complication cover following breast implants scandal
A compulsory scheme providing cosmetic surgeons with complication insurance cover has been earmarked as an important step towards avoiding a repeat of the aftermath of the Poly Implant Prothèse scandal.
Editor's comment: A bit of common sense
Last week, the House of Lords turned back the clock 100 years on employer liabilities for breaches of health and safety duties and passed what has been referred to in its very chambers as an “ugly” part of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill.
View from the Top: Heading in the wrong direction
The ABI’s plan to reform medical assessments is not the solution to the whiplash problem, says Andrew Pemberton.
Law Society defended in face of petition demanding new leadership
Claimant solicitor bodies acknowledge society is in ‘very difficult position’
North of Border: Golf swing sees liability fall to club
On 10 August 2007 Anthony Phee was playing golf with three friends on the Niddry Castle course.
Law reports: Common-sense ruling sets precedent for company directors claiming against themselves
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer
PI lawyers deny ethical standards slipping
Personal injury lawyers have denied ethics in their business are slipping, suggesting trained lawyers are increasingly forced by time pressures to be more distant from their clients.
Discount rate proposals attack the 100% compensation principle
Calls for changes to the current approach for setting the discount rate are attacking the principle that injured people should receive 100% of their compensation, David Westcott QC has argued.
Expertise must underpin legal process warns law firm
Deficient IT processes operated by “under-qualified fee-earners” are accountable for missing serious injuries in up to 10% of low-value personal injury cases, a law firm has suggested.
Insurance industry advised to act now or be left behind amid PI change
A personal injury law firm has challenged the insurance industry players to act swiftly in response to changes in PI law while the market is still sorting itself out, or risk losing ground to their competitors.
Scottish Future: Extending damages time
Insurers north of the border may soon be having to keep claims on their books for much longer, says Laura Brain.
Legal reforms: Damage to the system
While the Jackson reforms may reduce the cost of civil litigation, they could have unintended consequences for the insurance industry.
Asbestos: Unclear Future
From differences in compensation eligibility across the UK to legal battles over mesothelioma liability, asbestos-related illnesses are presenting insurers with a range of challenges.
Law report: Medical evidence takes precedence in successful appeal over RTA verdict
This law report has been submitted by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Lack of training and risk assessment blamed for fall
This law report has been supplied by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Quindell completes Accident Advice Helpline acquisition
Quindell Portfolio has acquired no win, no fee legal specialist Accident Advice Helpline.