Case Law – Personal Injury
32 whitepapers and resources
Case Law – Personal Injury
Blog: Discount rate - the light at the end of the tunnel
The road to reform on the personal injury discount rate has been long and winding but Deborah Newberry, head of corporate and public affairs at global law firm Kennedys, suggests with the strict timetable in the law there is a light at the end of this tunnel.
Video: Why motor legal protection matters
In this video, Corporate Account Manager, George Bladon, talks about ARAG's Motor Legal Solutions product and how it has already been updated in the light of the Civil Liability Act, that will come into force next year, and have serious implications for injured motorists.
Consumer attitudes towards artificial intelligence
This short report shines a light on what the public thinks about technology in the civil justice system, especially where insurance claims are concerned.
The implications of further Jackson reforms
The ‘Jackson reforms’ significantly altered the way that personal injury claims were administered. Lord Jackson is now undertaking a further review, focusing on legislation around fixed recoverable costs. This article explores the review and the potential implications for brokers and customers.
The Association of British Insurers responds to the personal injury discount rate consultation
Following the announcement of the MoJ to reduce the personal injury discount rate to -0.75%, the MoJ and the Scottish Government sought views on how the discount rate should be set in future. This article provides a summary of the ABI’s response to the personal injury discount rate consultation.
PI reforms - challenges facing Legal Expenses Insurance and injured parties
This whitepaper focuses on the MoJ’s confirmed changes to the personal injury claims process and the challenges facing the Motor Legal Expenses Insurance market as well as injured parties. The whitepaper also highlights potential scenarios that injured parties could find themselves in.
Reforming the soft tissue injury (‘whiplash’) claims process – A point of view
The Government’s consultation “Reforming the soft tissue Injury (‘whiplash’) claims process” provoked much commentary from insurers and professionals who work with personal injury claims. In this article, ARAG’s Lesley Attu sheds light on the proposed reforms and considers the implications.
Court success: An occupier’s duty is one of reasonableness
Zurich welcomes the court success of Karen Maria O’Rafferty v London School of Economics at the Central London County Court. This is another victory for common sense, coming hot on the heels of Edwards v Sutton, which confirms that an Occupier’s duty is one of reasonableness.
The vexing issue of summary applications in Scotland
Within the evolving legal landscape of personal injury, lies a piece of legislation to which Pursuers’ firms are becoming more alive when considering the merits of an injured party’s claim. This article sheds light on The Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972.
Legal: What fixed fees won't fix
While whiplash reform has grabbed all the headlines of late, potential changes to the recoverability of legal costs in personal injury claims could be just as significant for the industry. Download Post’s article to find out more.