Personal injury (PI)
Mass names new chairman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has elected Donna Scully as Chairman at its recent AGM & Conference in Manchester.
Law report: Catastrophic claim dismissed due to defendant driver care
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Legal update - Litigants in person: Does representing yourself give you an advantage in court?
Judges may often appear more lenient on claims brought by litigants in person. However, Nick Weston reports on a recent case that shows procedural latitude does not prevent substantive issue scrutiny.
North of the Border: Update on Pleural Plaques and Forum Shopping
The eagerly awaited decision of Scotland's Inner House of the Court of Session, in the judicial review of the Damages (Asbestos-Related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009 is anticipated later this month.
Law report: Defendant medical evidence finds favour in whiplash case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Career development & CSR: Service providers raise £10k
Two legal services providers have raised £10 000 for the Brain and Spinal Injury Centre, which provides counselling, information and support services to patients and their families following catastrophic injuries of this type.
Scottish courts see tenfold rise in pleural plaque cases – Insurance News Now – 20 January 2011
Post news editor Mairi MacDonald outlines the main news from this week's issue of Post, which includes a claim from law firm Brodies that new pleural plaques cases brought in front of the Scottish courts increased almost tenfold last year.
Law firm launches app
Croftons Solicitors has launched an Iphone app to help claimants collect accurate information after an accident at work or on the road.
Legal update: Whiplash claims: A pain in the neck
With whiplash costs on the rise, despite safer driving conditions, Steve Caffrey questions the role of claims management firms in commoditising claimants.
Legal update - Transatlantic triggers: The same but different
Mark Burton and Don Ramsey examine whether the UK can glean potential solutions from the US as the courts continue to wrestle with the thorny issue of what triggers a disease-related EL policy.
Law report: Protective gloves were not of a high enough standard
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: After-the-event policy wording means insurer loses case
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: 2011: a case of déjà vu?
I have started 2011 with a strong sense of déjà vu as my colleagues in our claims teams deal with our customers' problems arising from the recent extreme weather conditions. I recall that January 2010 was much the same following another spell of bad…
Law report: Iceland supermarket wins appeal over basket trip
This law report has been contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Risk update - Health foods & supplements: A healthy risk
Forecasts suggest the global food supplement market could be worth $90bn by 2013. Shaun Randell examines the opportunities and risks insuring this market can bring.
Postscript - 30 years ago: European insurance launched
Looking through Post’s back catalogue paints a unique picture of more than 150 years of insurance news, as this highlight from 30 years ago reveals.
Law report: Asbestosis ruling expedient on evidence needed
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
View from the top: Ending whiplash woes
Whiplash claims are at the core of the spiralling cost of motor insurance and it is incumbent on insurers to get to grips with the problem.
Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
This law report was contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Fraud - travel database: Share and share alike
Though shared services are seen as important cost-cutting tools, initiatives have often failed to deliver projected savings. Richard Barrett explains why this happens and how insurers can maximise their returns.
Helpline claims to be hoax victim over texts
National Accident Helpline has claimed to be the victim of a hoax, after being caught up in a Claims Standard Council investigation of unsolicited text messages.
Editor's comment: Don't count your turkeys
Insurers received an early Christmas present last month, when the government appeared to give firm backing to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendations on combating disproportionate civil litigation costs. The ministerial foreword to its consultation…
Interview - Roger Brown: Adding value for members
Roger Brown is nearing his second full year as managing director of the ECIC. Mairi MacDonald talks to him about the changes instigated and challenges ahead.