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: 22 February 2017

Market for medico-legal and associated insurance services estimated to be worth over £600 million

The market for medico-legal and insurance services (MLIS), was estimated to be worth over £600 million in 2016 according to...

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By: 18 February 2017

Insurers may need to get ready for a wave of claims from former football players who have dementia

Insurers should brace themselves for a large number of former football players seeking compensation for head injuries that have led...

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By: 31 January 2017

Fixed fee proposals for clinical negligence will have unintended consequences for patient safety, says AvMA

Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) has warned that the Department of Health's proposals to cap recoverable legal costs in clinical...

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By: 30 January 2017

Government releases consultation on fixed legal costs for clinical negligence cases worth up to £25,000

Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, has said that the Government intends to impose a new fixed cap on all clinical...

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By: 28 January 2017

Commonplace red flag events on labour wards no surprise, says Negligence Claimline

A report from the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI) and NCT, which has shown that half of women experience...

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By: 27 January 2017

Fletchers partners with Frenkel Topping to launch new financial advice service for claimants

Fletchers Solicitors has partnered with Frenkel Topping to offer a bespoke financial advice service to its personal injury and clinical...

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By: 22 January 2017

NHS Litigation Authority appoints Mike Pinkerton as non-executive director

The NHS Litigation Authority (NHS LA) has appointed Mike Pinkerton as a non-executive director. Pinkerton will step down from his...

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