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: 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: 1 February 2017

Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme pays out more than £84 million to victims of asbestos exposure

The Department for Work and Pensions has said that more than £84 million in compensation has been awarded to sufferers...

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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: 17 January 2017

HCML and babylon agree partnership to try and ease UK’s back, neck and muscle problems

HCML, the rehab provider, and babylon, a digital healthcare service, have agreed a partnership which they say will give employers...

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By: 15 January 2017

“Scandalous” personal injury reforms will hit the vulnerable hardest, says Hodge Jones & Allen

The most vulnerable people in society will be hit the hardest by the Government’s "scandalous" proposed reforms to personal injury...

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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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