Setting the personal injury discount rate is not a “hypothetical maths problem”, APIL has told the Ministry of Justice. The Government has said it is committed to the principle of 100% compensation and it must now deliver on that principle.
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It’s very difficult to explain to claimants why they receive a tokenistic tariff amount for whiplash injuries. Insurers are making cases as uneconomic as possible and exploiting court backlogs with low offers.
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#whiplash #legalnews #tariff #claims

Doctor demands overhaul of NHS psychiatric care after brother’s death theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

SPORTS LAW/PERSONAL INJURY

Liability for playing an opponent without the ball. Sweeting J finds that liability is established in the circumstances of D tackling C during a rugby match:

Rob Behrens being VERY clear here. NHS staff are covering up to protect reputations.

What is most upsetting about this is that 44 years on. A day when the families of those who died should be able to grieve their losses, they are still trying to fight for justice. 44 years later. Please share this story.

Kielland disaster: Families seeking answers 44 years on - I am told Norwegian families have been offered compensation but only Norwegian families?! I cannot get my head around this. Just like many of my cases, lip service publicly & that’s all it is. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…

‘My child was drowning’: life and death on an English maternity ward theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

'I guess the only time most people think about injustice is when it happens to them.'

~Charles Bukowski

Wonderful couple of days at AvMA and a treat to meet so many old friends

Ongoing investigation, potentially 1800+ preventable bereaved/ harmed. Police investigation opened.

Kiss your kids goodnight and think of all those in Nottingham who have to kiss their kids gravestones.

Come and meet us and find out what’s really going on Rishi Sunak

A huge congratulations to our four Silks appointed yesterday.

#WeAre7BR #DiversityInLaw

I can’t say this is a surprise! NHS ombudsman warns hospitals are cynically burying evidence of poor care | NHS | The Guardian theguardian.com/society/2024/m…

Victoria's pelvis was crushed by a lorry, and her leg had to be amputated. Her NHS leg was disappointing and meant she 'fell over all the time.'
The leg she has now cost £70,000. 'No one could reasonably afford this without compensation,' she says.

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I appreciate this graphic relates to the babies who lived. For many, their babies did not. Baby loss is nuanced but the golden thread weaving all the families it affects is a drive to never let it happen again. Not because we learn from that. But to save others from this horror.

Today can be tough for Mums & families who have lost a baby or child. Remember you’re not alone and do reach out for help or support if you are finding it hard. #mothersday2024 #babyloss

Sheffield District Law Society annual dinner, thank you to Ashtons Legal LLP and Medical Solicitors for the invites Mass Ndow-Njie 🇬🇲 Rose Harvey-Sullivan and Jamie Macdonald bringing the glamour #WeAre7BR

This spring, enhance your knowledge with a masterclass, led by renowned practitioners Brett Dixon & John McQuater.

Gain invaluable insights into current practical tips and sector developments as you delve into practice, procedure, and the latest case law.

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The concept of full and fair compensation was abandoned on the promise of cheaper car insurance premiums. APIL president Jonathan Scarsbrook writes for @Insurancepost bit.ly/3OPOLJA

Troubled NHS trust allegedly allowed unregistered consultants to operate on patients telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/1…