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: 23 March 2022

Ministry of Justice ditches plans for further whiplash reform

The government has dropped plans for further whiplash reform—to the surprise of personal injury lawyers and trade groups. The Ministry...

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By: 12 May 2021

Time will tell on whiplash reform promises and impact on claimants

With the Official Injury Claim portal almost upon us, Qamar Anwar, managing director at First4Lawyers, discusses promises made and possible...

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By: 6 November 2020

Do virtual assessments have a role as an alternative to face-to-face assessments in quantum cases?

Virtual assessments do have a role in quantum cases but should be appropriate to the claimant’s clinical condition and need,...

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By: 1 June 2020

Covid-19: collaboration between insurer and claimant reps continues

Collaboration between insurer and claimant representatives amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic remains ongoing, with the Association of British Insurers (ABI),...

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By: 20 December 2018

Civil Liability Bill passes into law

The Civil Liability Bill has finally been signed into law. The whiplash reform legislation received royal assent today, following the...

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By: 4 September 2018

Civil Liability Bill returns to the House of Commons

The Civil Liability Bill returns to the House of Commons today, as trade groups and claims experts argue against watering...

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By: 1 June 2018

Associations to create a register for mediators in personal injury and clinical negligence claims

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) and the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS)...

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