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The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010—are we there yet?

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Published on: 27 June 2016

Published by a LexisNexis PI & Clinical Negligence expert

Table of contents

Original news
What are the key features of TP(RAI)A 2010?
Why has there been such a long delay before TP(RAI)A 2010 comes into force?
What are the immediate implications of the Act coming into force?
What actions should lawyers be taking before 1 August 2016?
Are there any concerns with TP(RAI)A 2010?

Article summary

Personal Injury analysis: The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 (TP(RAI)A 2010) will eventually come into force in August 2016. Hannah Cane, partner and Louise Farrelly-Smith, practice development lawyer, who are part of the Bond Dickinson insurance team, examine the consequences and offer advice.

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