Article summary
This week’s edition of PI & Clinical Negligence weekly highlights includes details of the long-awaited whiplash reforms which are being implemented on 31 May 2021. The proposed damages for whiplash injuries and minor psychological injuries have been published together with the new RTA small claims pre-action protocol. The reforms include an increase in the small claims track limit from £1,000 to £5,000 for road traffic accidents which occur on or after 31 May 2021. There are some exceptions to this new limit and cases which will be excluded from the new protocol and small claims portal. We also include a round-up of other key cases and news, as well as webinar dates for your diaries, New Law Journal articles of interest and recently published Q&As.
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