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The Court of Appeal is reopening the appeal in Simmons v Castle 9 in which it confirmed in July that general damages in certain types of civil cases would increase by 10% from 1 April 2013. It seems that the Association of British Insurers (ABI) has made an application to intervene in the case, calling…
DetailsRethink on criminal injuries compensation welcomed A decision by the Government to reconsider the proposals to cut compensation payments for victims of crime has been welcomed by ASD. A committee of MPs which met on Monday was expected to rubberstamp the proposals to end payments below £2,500 and significantly reduce payments below £11,000. But newly…
DetailsIncrease in General damages of 10% to take affect from 1st April next year The Lord Chief Justice, the Master of the Rolls and Lord Justice Maurice Kay, vice-president of the Court of Appeal, this morning announced a ten per cent increase in general damages, a key proposal of the Jackson report, from 1 April…
DetailsEven the safest, most experienced drivers can be involved in car accidents. Sometimes these accidents are the fault of the person driving the car, for example, if they crash into a wall or skid off of the road in icy conditions. However, if more than one car is involved in a collision with another vehicle,…
DetailsA Northamptonshire man has been sentenced to two years in prison for a scam that led 75 local children to believe they would be dancing at the closing ceremony at the Olympic Games – described by CPS East Midlands Senior Crown Prosecutor Ben Samples as ‘callous and deceitful’. Stephen Moonesamy pleaded guilty on 28 June…
DetailsIn the case of Axn and others v Warboys and another the Claimants (C) were victims of sexual offences committed by the First Defendant (D1), who was a taxi driver. The Second Defendant (D2) was his insurer. C claimed that D2 was liable for injuries they sustained at the hands of D1 while D1 was…
DetailsVictims of crime who suffer ‘minor’ injuries will no longer be able to claim compensation though the Government’s scheme, Ken Clarke announced this week. In response to the Getting it Right for Victims and Witnesses consultation, the justice secretary announced plans to reform the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme ‘so that it is focused on seriously…
DetailsThe other fixed costs regime Paul Jones highlights technical challenges to the MoJ scheme that will face an uphill struggle: As the debate surrounding reform to the legal costs system continues, fixed costs are often held out as a solution to many of the woes of the existing system and, in the area of Road…
DetailsASD staff, family and friends gathered to welcome the Olympic Torch relay when it travelled down Ecclesall Road in Sheffield. The sun was shining and the atmosphere was electric when large crowds gathered to cheer on the torch bearer and convey on it’s way to Sheffield City Centre where it had an overnight stop before…
DetailsThe government’s recent proposed reforms to personal injury claims and lawyers fees have cause controversy amongst the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). In an attempt to streamline the claims process, the government have simultaneously exposed a stance on ‘health and safety’ which the APIL claim could put employees at risk. This article will explore…
DetailsIt is a commonly held belief that young drivers, particularly young male drivers, are far more likely to be involved in car accidents than any other group of people. The stereotype of the boy racer careering through the streets has captured the imagination of the public for a long time, but is this concept of…
DetailsA big thank you to all our clients who have contributed to our current charity; The Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Together we have raised over £2000 and are nearing our target of £2500. The Sheffield Children’s seeks to raise £250,000 every year to fund vital medical research aimed at building a healthier future for this and…
DetailsRichard Meggitt, Solicitor for ASD supports the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) campaign to ensure that there is a compensation fund of last resort for workplace claims. In many cases injured Claimants go uncompensated due to their employer being either uninsured, untraced or in breach of the insurance policy resulting in the policy being…
DetailsIf you have been injured at work and the accident was not your fault but was caused through negligence or was the result of carelessness then you employer may be responsible and accountable for this. If this is the case then you might be entitled to bring a claim for compensation against your employer or…
DetailsDangerous driving is a problem which exists in probably all counties across Britain and can cause considerable damage to vehicles and property as well as resulting in injuries and fatalities for drivers, passengers and innocent bystanders. As there is such a problem with people driving dangerously and recklessly a number of councils, police forces and…
DetailsRichard Meggitt, Solicitor for ASD supports the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) campaign to ensure that there is a compensation fund of last resort for workplace claims. In many cases injured Claimants go uncompensated due to their employer being either uninsured, untraced or in breach of the insurance policy resulting in the policy being…
DetailsGathering information and evidence is key Special damages to cover both losses and future expenditure can be awarded Future prospects following the injury are also considered What to do first First and foremost when suffering a sports injury, it is vital that you get medical help and ensure you are seen to by…
DetailsLearn how and when to make a claim No matter the level of skill, you could still deserve a claim Not regular “day to day” accidents A dangerous game In our everyday lives, no matter how careful you are, it is sometimes impossible not to be unlucky and suffer an accident that wasn’t your…
DetailsThis section, we shall be taking a greater look at the happenings towards the end of the claim and what the general rules of thumb are in these closing stages. After the details and other factual documentation has been passed to the insurer or lawyer of the opposition, they will then have a limit of…
DetailsThe vast majority of us go through our working life without having at accident in the workplace, but for the unfortunate minority who are unlucky enough to be affected, the prospect of getting the compensation you deserve can be a daunting task. First thing first, you need to make sure that you are eligible for…
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