Legal

Peter Allchorne Elected President of FOIL

Latest key appointment news from FOIL; Pete Allchorne, Partner at international law firm DAC Beachcroft, has been elected President of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL), taking over from Nicola Critchley, Partner at DWF Law. […]

Insurance claims

He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Twin Brother

A Hampshire man seeking compensation for alleged injuries to his neck and arm attempted to claim that videos of him taking part in martial arts training during his recovery period actually showed his twin brother. […]

News

PI Claims: ACSO Comments on House of Commons Report

Commenting on the House of Commons Justice Committee report on whiplash reform and the Official Injury Claim service, Matthew Maxwell Scott, Executive Director of ACSO, which represents the interests of consumers in the civil justice […]

News

Bonfire of The Vanities? Firework Fraudster Comes Unstuck

Latest case report from DWF FYI; Allianz and partners DWF have won a recent fraudulent case after a claimant’s injury was found to be fundamentally dishonest, despite them attempting to withdraw the case a month […]

Legal

Civil Justice Court Backlog is a Headache For Insurers Too

The Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO), which represents the interests of consumers in the civil justice system, has launched a campaign urging ministers to tackle ongoing delays in the civil courts. It’s a problem […]

Insurance claims

30K Fake Claim Thrown Out After Banger Racing History Emerges

Interesting case report from Clyde & Co; An Essex mechanic has had his £30,000 insurance claim for injury thrown out of court after he failed to mention that he’d previously broken his spine, pelvis, neck […]

Insurance claims

Vitality Pilots Wysa Wellness App, Results Are Promising

As the UK NHS system continues to struggle with a rapidly expanding UK population, high staff sickness levels, plus various strikes and disputes, insurance brands need to innovate when it comes to helping accident victims […]