February
Articles matching "whiplash reforms"
Analysis of April portal data and early impact of Covid-19 on claims
In our update last month we looked at the early impact of the lockdown on claims numbers. Despite March only being impacted for the latter part of the month it held the dubious distinction of the…
Read moreFirst portal data released since Covid-19 outbreak shows the expected reduction in new claims submitted in March 2020 and whiplash reform delayed to April 2021
As foretold in last month's update, the first statistical evidence of a downturn in claims post Covid has been confirmed in the Claims Portal data released for March. As UK road travel has apparently…
Read moreReforms watch and analysis of portal data & civil justice statistics
After the February hiatus, Claims Portal Co have released the latest Portal statistics showing a downward trend across the board. We also have the recent quarterly civil justice statistics and review…
Read moreReforms Update – Delay finally announced, with the added bonus of some outstanding policy decisions as well
Today we have finally had confirmation from the Lord Chancellor that the reforms are being delayed to 1 August 2020 – link here: Implementation of the Whiplash Reform Programme - GOV.UK
Read moreReview of latest portal data, reforms & new Judicial College Guidelines
The Claims Portal data for October 2019 has now been released, with increases in RTA and EL new claims when taken against the prior month. Taken longer term however, the decline in numbers continues,…
Read morePortal Data for August 2019 shows steady volumes with Brexit uncertainty reaching fever pitch
The Claims Portal data for August 2019 has now been released, with some reductions in RTA and EL/PL new claim numbers. Last month we did mention concern over some of the July figures which was…
Read morePortal Data for July 2019 shows declining claims volumes in the shadow of political uncertainty
Since our last update, an MIB whiplash reforms seminar was held on 30th July, with both the MIB and MOJ on hand to update both sides of the fence on progress made. Despite the change of Prime…
Read moreIn a month dominated by Discount Rate news, monthly Portal data trends remain remarkably stable
The Claims Portal data for June 2019 has now been released with the strapline being, 'steady as she goes'. RTA new claims continue to drop off very slightly with consistent casualty numbers also.
Read moreMonthly Portal and Quarterly Civil Justice court statistics are released showing interesting trends ahead of the planned reforms in 2020
The release of the Claims Portal data for May and the Government's Civil Justice Statistics on claims issued in the County Court for Q1 2019 allow a further review of current trends in the personal…
Read moreCivil Liability Bill completes its parliamentary progress as attention turns towards the new claims landscape
Yesterday saw the amendments made to the Civil Liability Bill in the House of Commons agreed to by the House of Lords so that it has now completed its parliamentary process and awaits Royal Assent. It…
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