Personal injury

Articles

CMCs and McKenzie Friends not the answer to PI reform

Lord Chancellor invited to meet claimants who would be stifled by MoJ reforms

Truss to make decision on PI discount rate

Government forced to stop dragging its heels after claimant lawyers launch legal challenge

The reforms restricting the access to the justice we all treasure

The government's proposed reforms to personal injury claims will have a devastating effect on vulnerable claimants and local PI firms alike, says James Barker

Proving fraud

Fundamental dishonesty, tort of deceit, and contempt of court: the tools available to insurers to fight fraudulent claims, says Roger Cooper

The dangers of sending damages

Philippa Barton advises on what to be aware of when acting for vulnerable clients and those receiving benefits, and how to safeguard clients who may not be able to manage a damages award in their own best interests

Briggs LJ: Courts service not like the NHS

Digital courts champion says he is no 'enemy of solicitors'

Autumn statement makes 'mockery' of MoJ's PI consultation

By failing to ban cold calling in personal injury claims the chancellor has missed the opportunity to tackle insurance fraud

Broken promises

The MoJ's whiplash reforms are legislation by headlines but they may offer an opportunity for law firms, writes Jean-Yves Gilg