By: 7 July 2016

Councils cannot take into account personal injury claims when assessing care contributions, says Local Government Ombudsman

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has ruled that capital from personal injury claims cannot be taken into account when assessing...

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By: 22 June 2016

FOIL says that personal injury small claims limit rise will prompt serious issues around consumer protection

The Government’s proposed changes to the small claims track for personal injury cases will lead to representatives of CMCs taking...

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By: 26 May 2016

It’s wrong that clinical negligence claims are being treated as a special case in extension of fixed costs, says Lord Dyson

Lord Dyson, the outgoing Master of the Rolls, has said that it is wrong that clinical negligence claims are being...

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By: 18 May 2016

PIP Law launches Rocket Claims in anticipation of small claims limit increase

PIP Law has launched a new service called Rocket Claims, which it says will support claimants who would otherwise find...

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By: 5 May 2016

Government bid to end minor soft tissue injury claims is “utterly groundless” says APIL President

Neil Sugarman, the new President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), has called the Government's plans to plough...

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By: 26 April 2016

Diminution in value claims: Knowing the one head of loss rule

A dearth of Court of Appeal decisions in this area, coupled with a growth in diminution claim numbers, has led...

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By: 19 April 2016

Exclusive cycle injury claims firm opens in London

A new firm which exclusively represents seriously injured cyclists has been launched in London. Cycle Legal has been launched by Kevin...

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By: 25 February 2016

Supreme Court departs from precedent over damages calculation date in mesothelioma case

A Supreme Court ruling has found that a mesothelioma victim’s family was under-compensated by almost £53,000 because of the date...

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