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Court rules on liability in construction site accident

High Court rules on liability and contribution in a construction site accident involving a subcontractor's fall

Court rules on liability in police officer's road traffic accident

The County Court at Central London ruled on a complex liability case involving a police officer injured in a high-speed traffic accident

Court dismisses defendants' application to approve settlement against claimant's wishes

High Court dismisses an unusual application by defendants to approve a settlement against claimant's wishes

Appeal success after judge rules that medical evidence did not establish causation

Ebony Hornby analyses the appeal in Mitchell Burrows v Premier Automotive, where HHJ Ranson overturned the decision to strike out the claimant’s injury claim, emphasizing the misapplication of legal tests and the unjust removal of QOCS protection

Motorcyclist wins case against German insurer

High Court rules in favour of a British motorcyclist in a collision case involving a German driver

Court clarifies credit hire claims in personal injury case

A County Court ruling clarifies the application of exceptions in credit hire claims for self-employed drivers

Court addresses costs management in serious injury case

High Court deliberates on costs management in a complex personal injury case involving a serious road accident

Motorcyclist's injury claim scrutinised over alleged dishonesty

Court examines alleged fundamental dishonesty in motorcyclist's injury claim after road traffic accident