The processes and procedures followed when a clinical negligence claim is initiated differ between England and Wales. Concerns have been raised that the Welsh system is resulting in Welsh patients receiving much poorer quality of care, with a higher incidence of clinical negligence being apparent. One of the difficulties that have been considered about the […]

White finger vibration cases are often associated with poorer industrial machinery and safety processes that have been in place for several decades and have now caused long-term damage to those who did not use appropriate protection when they are undertaking repetitive work, in industry. In a similar way to asbestos claims that have taken several […]

Dealing with employer liability regarding work at height regulations and the way in which they can impact on the liability experienced by employers is something that has, once again, come before the courts. In the case that was analysed here, it was found that, despite the fact that the individual employee had breached several rules […]

Civil procedure rules have been developed, over the years, in order to ensure that there is equality in terms of disclosing documentation and also in order to ensure that processes are followed in a way that maintains efficiency within civil cases. The recent changes to the civil procedure rules have taken into account the fact […]

The Bribery Act 2010 has codified many of the issues that are now becoming prevalent in modern society and, in particular, has taken into account the complex nature of corporate establishments. By setting out a wide range of activities that could, potentially, be contrary to the Bribery Act 2010, much greater frameworks are being put […]

Financial fraud is something that is seen as central to the role of the Financial Services Authority and, with increasing pressure being put on organisations through legislation such as the Bribery Act 2010, a growing concern has arisen that the Financial Services Authority will begin to investigate more often and bring sanctions against companies which […]

Claims management companies have become a particularly popular way of encouraging a large number of individuals to bring personal injury claims before they are referred to the solicitors, which is seen as a way of bringing their cases in a cost-effective manner. Although these claims management companies are often seen as an efficient way of […]

With the recent growth of individuals facing life-threatening illnesses as a result of asbestos inhalation, it is not surprising that a wide range of cases has been brought, in an attempt to recover some of the financial costs associated with dealing with these injuries. One of the difficulties that traditionally have been associated with this […]

As a further discussion of the issue of compensation culture and the way in which the government is attempting to shift the emphasis placed on encouraging potential claimants to bring spurious claims to court, the issue of personal injury advertising has also come under close scrutiny. Concerns have been raised that companies are targeting vulnerable […]

Following on from the recent drive by both insurance companies and the legal profession to put an end to schemes looking to obtain cash for crashes, several successful prosecutions have been pursued. It is estimated that this particular scam has cost insurance companies approximately £5.3 million and has also resulted in driver premiums being increased […]