|
10.06.08 The MoJ have come under fire this week for
failing to release on time the latest in a series of
consultation documents promoting the
reform of
the personal injury process in England and Wales.
Both claimant and defendant lawyers are criticising the
delay which only serves to promote more uncertainty. The
reforms will incorporate many new initiatives aimed at
reducing time and costs - but ironically the changes
will need manpower and planning to implement which in
itself for many organisations, will involve huge
expense. Some of the changes proposed are as
follows: Fast track level increased from
£15,000 – £25,000 (this means that ALL
personal injury claims
under £25k will fall into this general category - around
75% of claims)
Claimant lawyers have 5 working days to notify
defendant/insurer of claim
Limited liability investigations
Insurer to respond on liability in depending on the
type of claim: 15 working days if motor claim; or 30
days for employer/public
liability claim
15 day settlement pack
10 or 20 days for counter offers
Rehabilitation procedures included Fixed ‘procedural’
costs
If liability denial not accepted then fixed costs do
not apply
No AEI premium recoverable where liability is
admitted or claim less than £2,500
More news is expected shortly and we will publish
information here on this website as and when we receive
it.
|
