By: 9 December 2024

When a lie is more than a lie: the rise of fundamental dishonesty decisions in clinical negligence cases 

Will Marshall, head of legal and risk management, Altea Insurance:  There has been a recent flurry of press reports of...

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By: 29 August 2024

Post-pandemic clinical negligence claims revamped with 2024 agreement 

NHS Resolution has unveiled its new clinical negligence claims agreement, including that “a meaningful letter of apology should be provided...

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By: 25 April 2024

Fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence claims postponed again

Nick Delaney, director of business development at First4Lawyers.   The news that fixed recoverable costs for lower-value clinical negligence claims...

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By: 15 September 2023

UK government to implement fixed costs for clinical negligence claims up to £25,000

The UK government has announced it will impose fixed costs on clinical negligence claims valued up to £25,000 starting from...

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By: 21 March 2023

Thompsons Solicitors appoints new head of clinical negligence

Thompsons Solicitors has appointed a new head of clinical negligence. Victoria Gofton (pictured) joins Thompsons to lead its clinical negligence...

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By: 7 July 2022

Oonagh McCurry of Morrish Solicitors joins Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel

Morrish Solicitors associate Oonagh McCurry has become a member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Panel.  The panel is a recognised quality standard...

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By: 26 April 2022

Legal profession reacts to proposed fixed costs cap for clinical negligence claims

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and other groups representing the legal profession used the now-closed consultation on the proposed fixed...

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By: 1 February 2022

UK government proposes cap for lower value clinical negligence cases

The UK government has a proposed a new cap “to ensure legal costs for lower value clinical negligence cases are...

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