Learner drivers now allowed on motorway after law change – BBC News
‘Learner drivers in England, Wales and Scotland are now allowed to have lessons on the motorway.’
BBC News, 4th June 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: road traffic
High Court: Defendant must pay credit hire costs even where claimant has contingent liability for them – Litigation Futures
‘A circuit judge was wrong to deny a claimant recovery of £20,000 in credit hire charges because she had been assured that she would never have to pay any outstanding sums herself, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 16th May 2018
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Government gives no quarter in defence of whiplash reforms despite pressure from peers – Legal Futures
‘The government stood firm on its proposed whiplash reforms yesterday despite criticism from peers, on the first day of the Civil Liability Bill’s committee stage in the House of Lords.’
Legal Futures, 11th May 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Civil Liability Bill: Whiplash damages and definition revealed – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Legislators have outlined the tariffs that are likely to apply to whiplash injuries if a bill for fixed figures is passed. In a draft order of the Civil Liability Bill laid before parliament today, the total damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity payable for injuries lasting less than three months is restricted to £225. That figure rises to £450 for injuries up to six months, and to £765 where the injuries last nine months.’
Law Society's Gazette, 8th May 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The fruits of iniquity: RTA Protocol fixed costs and the solicitor’s lien – Zenith PI
‘On 18th April 2018 the Supreme Court gave judgment in Gavin Edmondson Solicitors Ltd v Haven Insurance Company Ltd. The case represents an important victory for Claimant solicitors, who would be well advised to review their files for previous cases falling within its ambit.’
Zenith PI, 27th April 2018
Source: zenithpi.wordpress.com
Woman divorcing husband when he died claims £675k damages because ‘I still loved him’ – Daily Telegraph
‘A woman who was divorcing her husband when he died is trying to claim over £675,000 in damages because she claims she still loved him, the High Court has heard.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th April 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Justice minister uncompromising on whiplash reforms and says more fixed costs are on the way – Legal Futures
‘Justice minister Lord Keen today set the stage for next week’s House of Lords debate on the Civil Liability Bill with an uncompromising message that there are “too many unmeritorious whiplash claims made each year which proceed without challenge or investigation”.’
Legal Futures, 17th April 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Personal Injury and the tort of deceit – Zenith Chambers
‘In this High Court action a road traffic insurer recovered damages in the tort of deceit against the Defendant following a staged accident. ‘
Zenith Chambers, 27th March 2018
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
Police error meant ‘speeding’ motorists paid fines but never exceeded the limit – Daily Telegraph
‘A police force has admitted it has wrongly fined ‘speeding’ motorists after a clerical error meant the speed limit was never officially lowered. Avon and Somerset Police face having to cancel hundreds of tickets after a motorist successfully overturned his fine.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th April 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Justice Secretary unveils new bill to cut car insurance premiums – Ministry of Justice
‘Justice Secretary David Gauke today (20 March 2018) unveiled the Civil Liability Bill, offering hope of lower insurance premiums to millions of motorists.’
Ministry of Justice, 20th March 2018
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Insurers and claimant lawyers clash over impact of Civil Liability Bill on motor premiums – Legal Futures
‘Publication of the Civil Liability Bill yesterday met with a polarised response and a commitment from the chief executives of 26 leading insurance companies to pass on the savings to customers – dismissed as empty promises by claimant solicitors.’
Legal Futures, 21st March 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
UK drivers to save £35 after new curbs on whiplash claims – The Guardian
‘Car insurance premiums are to fall by £35 a year after the government announced measures to curb the high number of whiplash claims that currently cost UK drivers over £1bn a year. The justice secretary, David Gauke, unveiled plans to introduce the civil liability bill through the House of Lords, which will set out changes to the way that whiplash claims are calculated and paid.’
The Guardian, 20th March 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Uncertainty Around The Proposed Personal Injury Reforms Continues… – Zenith Chambers
‘Personal injury lawyers have been aware of the government’s plans to reform how personal injury claims are dealt with for some time. Originally, the new proposals were to come into force in October 2018. However, as a result of the General Election in 2017, the Prisons and Courts Bill did not progress.’
Zenith Chambers, 6th March 2018
Source: www.zenithchambers.co.uk
Officials confirm April 2019 for RTA claim reforms – Law Society Gazette
“Ministry of Justice officials have confirmed to personal injury lawyers that key reforms affecting the sector will be implemented next year.”
Law Society Gazette, 12th November 2018
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
The countdown begins: Whiplash reforms to be introduced in April 2019 – Legal Futures
‘The government plans to introduce its whiplash reforms in April 2019, it emerged today [12 February].’
Legal Futures, 12th February 2018
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Lorry driver who killed father-of-two in crash when he had a coughing fit at the wheel escapes prosecution – Daily Telegraph
‘A lorry driver who killed a father-of-two when he had a coughing fit at the wheel has escaped prosecution.’
Daily Telegraph, 24th January 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Laser pen offenders face five years in jail and unlimited fines under new laws – The Independent
‘People who shine lasers at air, ground and sea vehicles could be jailed for up to five years under new laws. Offenders also face unlimited fines as part of Department for Transport (DfT) measures to boost safety.’
The Independent, 20th December 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Self-parking cars to be legalised in UK – BBC News
‘The UK government wants to modify its ban on using mobile phones behind the wheel to allow drivers to use automatic parking devices.’
BBC News, 19th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regional costs judge applies fixed costs to RTA claim that settled for £350k – Litigation Futures
‘A road traffic claim that settled pre-issue for £350,000 was subject to fixed recoverable costs (FRC) because it began in the portal, even though it was later removed because of its value, a regional costs judge has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 14th December 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
