Compensation Crisis for Costa Cruises Passengers
The Concordia cruise ship disaster is one which has captured the world's attention as the tragedy continues to unfold. In a recent development, the owners have begun to realise the financial...
View Article£4 million Compensation for Tennis Coach Paralysed by Hit-and-Run Driver
After an accident which left him paralysed and needing continual care, Patrice Gougam has been awarded a £4m settlement. The driver who caused the accident was jailed after it was revealed he was being...
View ArticleSociety’s Most Vulnerable at Risk of Losing Access to Justice if Legal...
Campaigners say that proposed changes to legal aid would endanger victims of domestic violence - as the bill goes before the House of Lords, there is pressure to ensure society's most vulnerable still...
View ArticleLegal Services Blamed for the Sharp Increase in Insurance Company Profits...
As whiplash claims continue to rise, MPs have attacked the sharp practices of insurers who drive up premiums and called for changes to the law.Legal Services Blamed for the Sharp Increase in Insurance...
View ArticlePhoning It In, Is Mediation By Teleconference The Way Forward For Dispute...
Kenneth Clarke is proposing that more cases that would otherwise go through the courts through telephone mediation. The plan is that it will cut down on costs and reduce waiting times for those seeking...
View ArticleClinical Negligence Claims of £15.7bn to Hit NHS Hard
The news that the NHS faces a bill of almost £16bn for clinical negligence compensation has set alarm bells ringing. Whilst many people are quick to blame the "compensation culture" and frivolous...
View ArticleCourt of Appeals Reverses Police Crash Decision
After the initial court finding placed the blame for her accident on victim Rebecca Smith, a Court of Appeals hearing rejected the original decision. Ms. Smith, who suffered brain damage as a result of...
View Article12 Years On, Compensation Award For Baby Unit Injuries
An incident in 1999 which left a baby suffering severe brain damage as a result of failures by medical staff have finally seen a compensation settlement agreed which will provide for future care and...
View ArticleAre Government Attempts to Reduce Whiplash Claims Misguided?
Plans are being formulated to reduce the number of frivolous whiplash claims. Whilst any reduction in unnecessary claims is to be applauded, how can we be certain these legislation plans will take into...
View ArticleTake part in our Whiplash Survey for your chance to Win a New iPad!
The UK newspapers (The Independent, for example) have recently been discussing the Government’s plans to reform the country’s injury claim system, in order to make suing for whiplash injuries much...
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