The NHS needs a change of attitude when it comes to claims if it wishes to tackle the cost of compensation for medical errors, according…

The Government may consider raising the limit for fixed recoverable costs in clinical negligence cases to £250,000, rather than the original proposed threshold of £100,000.…

David Aldred examines the thorny question of damages for English claimants injured in road traffic accidents in EC member states As the main holiday season…

Solicitors are using costs lawyers in ever greater numbers according to the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL). After conducting a survey of costs lawyers, the…

The NHS and its legal teams are to blame for spiralling claims costs as they routinely fight meritorious claims, according to Peter Stefanovic, a partner…

A new Uninsured Drivers’ Agreement will come into force for accidents occurring on or after 1 August this year after the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin…

Mesothelioma sufferers will not have to stump up thousands in court fees in order to bring a claim against negligent employers after a Government U-turn…

The Department of Health has outlined plans to cap what it calls “excessive legal fees” in clinical negligence cases brought against the NHS. Health Minister…

Slater and Gordon has said that it is confident that it there are no issues with its purchase of Quindell’s professional services division following the…

A silk from 9 Gough Square Chambers has launched a new arbitration service for personal injury claims, called the Personal Injury claims Arbitration Service (PIcARBS).…