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Protecting Motor Premiums - Brexit, the EU and the Vnuk Judgement

One consequence of Brexit has been to enable Britain to get out of a rather sticky hole regarding a proposed costly extension to compulsory motor insurance.

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Whiplash Reform – Is it worth the wait?

Proposed reforms to whiplash claims have been in the pipeline since the Civil Liability Act 2018 “CLA”.

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Accommodation Claims - a clarification of the law

When a Claimant is involved in an accident, they may have to purchase alternative suitable accommodation due to their injuries.

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The Root of the Problem – The Court clarifies the duty to maintain paths and roads

A recent case in June 2019 involving Wigan Council and a tree root has clarified the meaning of a “highway maintained at the public expense” and potentially exposed local authorities to more injury claims.

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Ice on the road - what defence do motorists have in an accident?

Another freeze and another dilemma for drivers to decide whether or not to take a risk and drive to work.

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Playing by the rules: The Supreme Court gives guidance to those intending to act without legal...

The small claims limit will be increased in April 2019 and the reforms in the personal injury sector are continuing apace. Many practitioners expect that one effect of these reforms is an increase in Claimants acting as a litigant in person.

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Playing by the rules - the Supreme Court gives guidance for Litigants in Person

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Guide to Injunctions

An injunction is a Court order which orders a company or person to stop doing (called a "prohibitory injunction") or to do (a "mandatory injunction") a particular act or thing. A party who breaches an injunction can be held in contempt of Court which in some circumstances can lead to imprisonment.

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Delays to Personal Injury Reform - an opportunity to prepare your strategy

The General Election has seen the abandonment of the Prisons and Courts Bill, at least for the time being. This delays the robust new fixed tariff for RTA soft tissue injuries and a ban on making offers without medical reports.

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Changes to policy on hearing fees

New Rules for the refund of hearing fees for all cases will come into force on 6 March 2017.

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