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Do not increase small claims limit for whiplash cases, MPs say

'Ministers seem only to be listening to the insurers' perspective'

A lower claims limit will penalise most genuine whiplash claimants

The debate over the cost of whiplash claims is based on unreliable figures and tainted by conflicts of interest, says Philip Waters

Insurers 'could save £25m a year' from bus accident ruling

Traditional approach covered cost of canteen and medical facilities

AXA calls for ban on contingency fees for low value motor claims

Insurer-owned ABSs need code of conduct to stop 'exaggerated' whiplash cases

Taking credit: road accident victims vs credit hire companies

Road traffic accident victims hiring a replacement car on credit may face unexpected claims as new costs recovery rules could make credit hire companies turn to them to recoup full hire costs, warns William Irwin

An Englishman abroad: the pros and cons of overseas personal injury claims

The opportunity created for lawyers by overseas personal injury claims is equalled only by the risk, says Matthew Chapman

Update | Road traffic: apportioning liability to pedestrians

The courts are taking a more ?nuanced approach to apportioning?liability in road traffic accidents involving ?pedestrians, says Roger Cooper

Ladder thief who fell off getaway van loses compensation battle

Ex turpi principle prevents nephew from claiming against uncle's insurer