Articles posted in 2015
Insurers want action to curb ‘The New Whiplash'
Industry News : 27 July 2015
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have called for disease claims to be subject to fixed costs. Claims such as Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) have been increasing and insurers say they are adding to the cost of insurance premiums and holding up the progress of claims.
Clinical Negligence Fees to be capped
Clinical Negligence News : 21 July 2015
The government have confirmed they intend to apply strict limits on the fees incurred in Medical negligence cases against the NHS in England.
Fundamental Dishonesty Rule Change
Industry News : 22 April 2015
Last week, the government implemented, as part of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act, new rules which prevent a claimant receiving compensation if they have been found to be fundamentally dishonest, unless the decision would lead to substantial injustice.
Doctors Chambers Registered as a Tier 1 MRO
Company News : 25 March 2015
We are delighted to announce that Doctors Chambers has been registered and been accepted as a Tier 1 MRO. View our Guide to MedCo>>
Online Motoring pleas go National
Industry News : 19 March 2015
The Ministry of Justice have revealed that almost one-third of people accused of low-level traffic offences have taken up the opportunity to plead online.
Online Court Services
Industry News : 5 March 2015
A report by the independent Civil Justice Council says a new internet based court service run by the government should be created to handle low-value civil claims.
Medical Negligence claims and the NHS
Clinical Negligence News : 23 February 2015
Last year the NHS Litigation Authority paid out £1.6bn for legal claims against the NHS and it has set aside £26.1 to cover outstanding liabilities. This is a quarter of their annual budget.
The UK trial Driverless Cars!
Industry News : 16 February 2015
Last week the first trials of Driverless cars began across the country. Milton Keynes, Bristol, Coventry and Greenwich were at the centre of the launch. So is this the beginning of a safer, less congested, driverless future?
MedCo opens for claimant solicitor and insurer registrations
Industry News : 2 February 2015
On 31st January 2015, MedCo opened its doors to allow claimant representatives (solicitor firms, claims management companies etc) and compensators (such as Insurance companies) to submit an application to register their organisations as a user of the MedCo portal.