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25/07/2008
Law Society welcomes government plans to streamline personal injury claims process |
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The Law Society has welcomed government proposals to streamline the personal injury claims process.
Earlier this week, the government published a response to last year's consultation on Case Track Limits and the Claims Process for Personal Injury Claims.
It suggested that there will be no change to the small claims limits for personal injury or housing disrepair cases, but that the fast-track limit could be increased to £25,000 for all cases.
The response also outlined plans to only allow defendants 15 days to respond on liability issues and suggested they would have no right to an extension of time.
After the proposals were made public, the Law Society said that many of the proposals closely mirror those made in September 2006 in the society's Compensation: Fast and Fair report.
Law Society president Paul Marsh commented: "Solicitors will now be able to concentrate on streamlining their procedures for the benefit of claimants. It is in the interests of claimants to proceed with their claims through a solicitor.
"The new procedures in these proposals will assist with that process.
"However, the new procedures will place considerable pressure on all parties to comply with the requirements and it will be important that the proposals are implemented in a way which is achievable by all concerned." |
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