A high-profile legal battle involving over 1,100 former rugby players has hit a major procedural problem — and the court isn’t holding back. In a recent hearing, Senior Master Cook sharply criticised solicitor Richard Boardman
A recent wasted costs order against Tilly Bailey & Irvine (TBI)—a North‑East-based firm—has reinforced courts’ expectations around early liability verification and professional conduct. TBI continued personal injury proceedings against multiple defendants even after evidence emerged
Despite cost reforms hitting many parts of the personal injury sector, clinical negligence continues to see steady growth in both market value and case complexity. As other areas contract, many law firms are pivoting toward this
A Defining Moment for Maternity Safety: A Response from UKExpertMedical This week’s announcement of a rapid national investigation into NHS maternity and neonatal services marks a critical milestone in the drive for safer, more compassionate
Is the Personal Injury Claims Market Turning a Corner? After years of reform, uncertainty, and falling claims, the UK personal injury (PI) market may finally be stabilising. Recent analysis by LegalFutures.co.uk (June 2025) suggests that
The UK’s personal injury claims have reached an unprecedented low, with the first quarter of 2025 recording only 106,113 claims—a 16% decrease from the same period in 2024 and nearly a 50% drop compared to
Urgent Improvements Needed in Maternity Care Recent findings from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) indicate that nearly half of the maternity units inspected between 2022 and 2023 were rated as needing improvement or as inadequate. Of the
The long-term effects of contact sports on brain health are under increasing scrutiny. In football, repeated heading of the ball has been linked to memory problems and a heightened risk of degenerative brain conditions. These
As the Official Injury Claim (OIC) portal marks four years, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations (ACSO) is urging the government to review its effectiveness, highlighting ongoing issues and unmet promises in personal injury law
A Shropshire veteran, Chris Draper, has accused the Army of failing to provide proper support for hearing loss he believes developed during his service. Mr Draper, now 42, claims that permanent hearing damage was caused
