National Audit Office report points out that lawyers’ fees are 3.7 times higher than damages awarded to claimants in cases worth under £25,000.
Defendants should not be given ‘free tilt’ at raising fundamental dishonesty accusations, judge rules.
Solicitor of 23 years feared that medical records would open client up to 'fundamental dishonesty' attack.
Judge accepts evidence despite 'fundamental and repeated' errors in editing footage of claimant.
Clinical negligence practitioner talked about getting medical reports for case that had long since ended.
The law firm Fletchers Group is seeking to enhance the image of the much-maligned claimant PI sector.
Surgeon carried out amputations but had a secret sexual fetish for body modification.
Court of Appeal judgment offers 'useful guidance for legal teams seeking to protect vulnerable claimants'.
Senior associate claimed she was swamped by personal and professional pressures, including homeschooling during the pandemic.
Experienced practitioner wanted more time after report had suggested claim would not succeed.
Three-day substantive hearing set to go ahead next year to examine multitude of allegations.
Government rejects characterisation of its approach as being overly adversarial.
Experienced solicitor motivated to help victims navigate specialist services.
National firm reports 225% rise in operating surplus as it refocuses on high-value services and group actions.
Cost of claims is rising despite reduction in the number of accidents.