By: 31 May 2017

MedCo Suspends Users for Failing to Upload Medical Case Data

Following reminder communications earlier this year and subsequent warning letters, MedCo has taken enforcement action and suspended 23 Medical Reporting...

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By: 14 May 2017

“Not fit for purpose” discount rate law must change, says Medical Defence Union

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has said that the law governing the discount rate is "not fit for purpose" and...

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By: 5 May 2017

Foot Anstey’s medical negligence practice sets sail as Enable Law

Foot Anstey's medical negligence practice has become a separate business entity within the Foot Anstey Group. Known as Enable Law,...

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By: 24 April 2017

Raise cap for fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence to £250,000, says Medical Protection Society

The new Government should make a "bold decision" and introduce fixed recoverable costs for clinical negligence claims worth up to...

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By: 12 January 2017

Allow pre-medical offers for certain claims, says Lloyd’s Market Association

The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has called on the Government to permit pre-medical offers in certain circumstances as it digests...

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By: 6 January 2017

Government must overhaul whiplash medical reporting standards and use evidence-based medicine

If the Government must overhaul whiplash medical reporting standards if it chooses to press forward with reform of soft tissue...

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By: 19 November 2016

Surgeon’s conviction for manslaughter following medical negligence claim is squashed

A surgeon who was given a two-and-a-half-year prison term after being convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence has had his...

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By: 26 October 2016

SRA finds issues with NIHL claims and quality of medical reports in personal injury market

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has found major concerns with noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) claims and the quality of medical reports...

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