Author Archives: craig

Important changes re accidents abroad

Posted on November 28, 2011 by craig

Significant changes to accident compensation for injury abroad A European Court of Justice ruling may well impact on UK citizens who suffer an accident or injury abroad. The ruling will apply to claims for injuries suffered after 11th January 2009 … Continue reading →

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Injury claim fraud

Posted on September 4, 2011 by craig

The geography of bogus claims Bogus and inflated personal injury claims relating to car crashes have become a massive and increasing problem. This is not a victimless crime either, we all suffer because losses to insurers as a result of … Continue reading →

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Medical negligence claims

Posted on August 9, 2011 by craig

Medical negligence costs rise nearly 60% The annual report from the NHS Litigation Authority (NHSLA) advises that over £250 million was paid out for solicitors on medical negligence claims during 2010-11, which is almost a 60% rise from the year … Continue reading →

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Claims management companies

Posted on July 25, 2011 by craig

Claims management companies making hay while sun shines There has been much discussion in the media recently about the plan to ban payment of referral fees to claims management companies, who deal in areas such as personal injury and claims … Continue reading →

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Whiplash, fraud and insurance premiums scandal

Posted on May 19, 2011 by craig

Rampant  fraud in  whiplash insurance claims The Daily Mail reports, not for the first time, that car insurance costs are rising steadily due to a stream of bogus whiplash claims. The problem has got so bad that we are now … Continue reading →

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No win no fee not all it’s cracked up to be ?

Posted on May 3, 2011 by craig

Clients not happy – even with a no win no fee agreement ! On first consideration, there is little for a claimant to lose in entering into a no win, no fee agreement with a lawyer, but research indicates this … Continue reading →

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Injury claims by teachers

Posted on April 24, 2011 by craig

Personal Injury claims by teachers on the rise It may be a sign of the times in more ways than one that personal injury claims by teachers are on the rise. Some might ascribe this to the so-called compensation culture … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by craig

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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