The Quittance blog - Page 10

Updated: September 7, 2020

From early next year, the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) is empowered to accept complaints made on behalf of claims management companies (CMCs).

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Updated: September 7, 2020

The new Criminal Justice and Courts Bill is expected to become law by January 2015. Included in the bill are clauses which grant Courts the power to strike out personal injury cases on the basis of fundamental dishonesty on the part of the claimant.

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Updated: November 9, 2022

Employers must ensure that and safety requirements for hazardous substances are adhered to. What can you do if they are not and you are injured?

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Updated: September 7, 2020

The NHS Litigation Authority launches an independent mediation service to resolve clinical negligence claims faster and at a lower cost to Claimants.

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Updated: May 6, 2015

Recent cuts have lead to an increase in medical negligence and errors resulting from austerity and cuts to the NHS - according to a recent reports.

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Updated: April 23, 2015

What are the first steps you should take if you have sustained an accident or injury abroad? This article includes advice you must consider.

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Updated: December 1, 2022

Changes to the law aim to deter dishonest claimants by giving courts new powers to strike out claims.

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Updated: November 3, 2023

The author of the Francis Report has announced the publication of an in-depth review on the reporting culture of the NHS titled "Freedom to Speak Up".

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Updated: April 15, 2015

Brake - the UK Road Safety Charity - are proposing a move to SDST. Given the evidence that this could save lives, why does the debate never lead anywhere?

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Updated: March 5, 2015

Does the 'Compensation Culture' really exist? Two Government reports consider the reality.

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