By: 23 February 2017

Claimant lawyers incredulous as Government says it will increase the small claims limit to £5,000 for whiplash claims

The Government has confirmed that it will increase the small claims limit to £5,000 for whiplash claims and create a...

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By: 21 February 2017

Direct Line delays release of 2016 financial results as it waits for discount rate decision

Direct line has said that it will delay the release of its 2016 financial results as it awaits the UK...

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By: 9 February 2017

Justice Committee questions thinking behind MoJ whiplash proposals

The Justice Select Committee has questioned the rationale behind the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) proposed whiplash claim reforms. In an...

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By: 4 January 2017

Injured people ‘victimised’ by Government’s ‘naïve’ proposed whiplash reforms

The Government's proposed whiplash reforms have been branded ‘naïve’ and ‘profoundly unfair’ by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)....

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By: 29 December 2016

Spam calls and texts to reach “epidemic proportions” following low value PI claim reforms

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has predicted that spam calls and texts about personal injury claims will reach...

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By: 23 December 2016

More than half of claimant firms will be forced to shut down if small claims reforms go through, says First4Lawyers

A snap survey conducted by First4Lawyers has found that more than half of claimant firms will be forced to shut...

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By: 3 December 2016

The curious case of MedCo

Ever since the Government launched its medical reporting portal for low value personal injury claims in motor accidents, it has...

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By: 25 November 2016

Frank Burton QC and Winn Solicitors recognised at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards

Frank Burton QC from 12 King’s Bench Walk, and Winn Solicitors were singled out for special praise last night at...

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