Updates
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NewsWhiplash claims portal: user guides
From 31 May 2021, the personal injury claims process is changing for people who suffer from low-value injuries in road traffic accidents.
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Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal
Ahead of the launch of the new whiplash portal on 31 May 2021, the government has updated the rules for small claims.
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Whiplash reforms delayed to May 2021
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been moved to May 2021.
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Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society
The Overseas Operations Bill will strip British Armed Forces of their rights and could put them at greater risk, the Law Society has warned.
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Whiplash diagnosis allowed by video link – for now
Video medical examinations for whiplash cases will continue to be allowed, despite the UK continuing to emerge slowly out of lockdown.
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Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted
In May 2020, an EU regulation (EU 2017/745) is coming into force classing fat removal devices, dermal fillers, lasers, intense pulsed light machines and suspension threads as medical devices.
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Whiplash reforms delayed to August 2020
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from April to August 2020.
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Whiplash claims portal – how to register
Claimant representatives can register to use the new online claims portal service from 22 January 2020.
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Royal assent for whiplash reforms
Two pieces of legislation came into force just before Christmas which will transform the personal injury sector and set the ball rolling on sweeping court reforms.
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Case note: Moreno v Motor Insurers Bureau [2016] UKSC 52
The Supreme Court gave judgment in this case on 2 August 2016, and settled a very important issue: how are damages assessed when a British citizen is injured in an overseas accident?
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Analysis
Nokes v Heart of England Foundation NHS Trust [2015] EWHC B6 (Costs)
In one of the first judgments since the Jackson reforms, Master Leonard has given useful guidance on the extent of recoverability of post-LASPO ATE premiums in medical negligence claims
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Analysis
Burrett v Mencap Ltd [2014] EW Misc B50 (CC)
A hearing to determine the costs consequences of a variation to a Part 36 offer.
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FAQ
Library FAQ: Scott schedules
The Law Society Library lists resources which contain precedents for Scott schedules
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Analysis
Cox v Ergo Versicherung AG [2014] UKSC 22
The Supreme Court has ruled on the law applicable to claims in respect of fatal accidents where the accident happened abroad. The Fatal Accidents Act 1976 does not have universal application.
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Analysis
Rehill v Rider Holdings [2014] EWCA Civ 42
Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the defendant on withdrawn part 36 offer to settle a personal injury claim made when the claimant knew his prognosis was clear, and orders the dishonest claimant to pay litigation costs.
