By: 29 June 2015

Government plans to cap legal fees in clinical negligence cases

The Department of Health has outlined plans to cap what it calls "excessive legal fees" in clinical negligence cases brought...

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By: 14 April 2015

Former APIL President Matthew Stockwell joins Outer Temple’s clinical negligence team

Matthew Stockwell has joined Outer Temple Chambers. The former President of the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is a...

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By: 2 April 2015

Award for birth injury will provide 12-year-old’s care for rest of his life

This is a tragic birth injury case of an avoidable accident which caused devastating results. James is a bright 12...

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By: 3 March 2015

Accident Rehab develops new fast track assessment tool

Accident Rehab has developed a new fast track assessment tool that will make it possible for solicitors to get a...

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By: 10 February 2015

Every little helps

Jeanette Whyman is head of medical negligence with Wright Hassall. Having worked previously for Hospital Trusts, Jeanette has extensive knowledge...

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By: 6 January 2015

Billions could be saved if NHS compensation system is reformed, says MDU

The NHS could save billions of pounds if the system for compensating injured patients were to be reformed, the Medical...

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By: 9 December 2014

Government to review mesothelioma claims funding

The Government has confirmed that it will continue to review how mesothelioma claims are funded following the High Court's decision...

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By: 13 November 2014

APIL welcomes new duty to apologise for medical staff

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) has described the new duty of candour placed on NHS bodies as a...

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