April
Articles matching "motor"
Taxi driver not liable for injuries sustained by fare jumping claimants
In the recent High Court case of Beaumont and O’Neill v Ferrer (2014) two claimants, who were seriously injured whilst attempting to fare jump a taxi, failed in their attempt to claim damages from the…
Read moreMoJ decide on independence of medical experts and on reducing cost of whiplash claims
This morning the MoJ have released important new information as to how they are taking forwards the incoming changes which are geared to bringing greater objectivity and lower levels of cost into…
Read moreCMA goes into reverse
Back in December last year the Competition Commission suggested seven ways to address the separation of cost liability and control it saw as leading to the generation of revenues with little or no…
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Another influential report from the TSC likely to affect handling of future injury claims
In a report issued today on the cost of motor insurance, the TSC come out in favour of changes which if implemented would impact on the claims handling process for all types of injury claim.
Read moreIf you accept nothing expect nothing
Adam Skelland reviews the judgment in his case of Lubhaya v Stanley (2014) which will be of interest to all those dealing with MoJ Portal claims. Zero offers can be made in the portal.
Read moreThe benefit of making admissions
The CPR and the various Pre-Action Protocols encourage parties to make concessions where they can and to reach agreement where possible. The rewards of making a partial admission are brought into…
Read moreTransport Select Committee to produce further report
Speaking today at the Liverpool Law Society Personal Injury and Civil Litigation Conference, Louise Ellman, the TCS chair confirmed that the committee would produce a further report on whiplash in the…
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Court finds pedestrian 85% responsible for road accident
Catherine Hart examines this case in which the Court of Session considered the apportionment of blame in an action for damages brought by a pedestrian against a bus driver. While accepting that there…
Read moreThe CMA sets out its proposals
Back in December last year the Competition Commission published its provisional findings, following its investigation into the private motor insurance market. The provisional decision on remedies as…
Read moreWhat next for the whiplash reforms?
The last 12 months have been a busy time for personal injury lawyers, but it is clear from the Justice Secretary’s recent announcement that reform in this area is still very much at the top of the…
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