The system for statutory bereavement damages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland needs reform.

#Bereavementdamages #England #Wales #NorthernIreland #Scotland #Compensation #Negligence

APIL is working with Rotherham MP Sarah Champion to extend the CICS so more survivors of child abuse can apply for compensation. "For too long, survivors of child sexual abuse have been denied compensation on the basis of bizarre technicalities." 👉http://bit.ly/4nicOPO

“There are several reasons why the NHS’s compensation bill has increased, none of which are the fault of injured patients or their representatives,” said APIL executive committee member Suzanne Trask.
👉https://apil.org.uk/press-release/Negligence-at-the-root-of-every-penny

The law is racing to keep up with driverless cars so that injured people remain protected. APIL has previously raised concerns about the law on liability established in the Automated and Electric Vehicle Act 2018 - read the latest blog to find out more: apil.org.uk/blog/autonom...

It’s been 10 years since the Criminal Justice and Courts Act gave courts power to dismiss claims if a claimant is deemed ‘fundamentally dishonest’. Some defendant lawyers misuse this, making false allegations to scare injured people out of pursuing the compensation they need.

Rusty's Story has now surpassed one million views across all platforms, and has been shortlisted for the 2025 Memcom Excellence Awards - Best Use of Video.

#RebuildingShatteredLives #MEMCOMawards2025

Pauline Roberts, a specialist in multi-party litigation, has stepped up to the role of APIL vice president. "APIL has a vital role to play in making sure the voices of injured people are heard. I am proud to be a part of that."
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#law #negligence #APIL

Do you know the difference between an accident and negligence? APIL president Matthew Tuff explains.

#IAWeek2025

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It was a very productive drop-in event in Westminster for Injury Awareness Week 2025. MPs heard how protecting the rights of injured victims of negligence should be a concern for everyone. Read more here 👉 bit.ly/4ngrLD9 #IAWeek2025 🧵

No-one expects or chooses to be needlessly injured, but negligence can happen to anyone and it could happen to you. That is why injured victims of negligence need to be at the heart of policymaking.

#IAWeek2025

Injury Awareness Week is just around the corner. Keep an eye on APIL's social media for updates.

#IAWeek2025

"Let’s remember why we chose this job - to fight for those who find themselves at the lowest point in their lives and to help them to rebuild those lives," says new APIL president Matthew Tuff as he addresses delegates at #ABSCI25

“Nothing should stop you from achieving your dreams.”

APIL President Kim Harrison shares her journey in Take a Break — from being told her background would hold her back to fighting for justice for survivors and injured people.

#WomenInLaw #JusticeMatters #TakeABreak

APIL president Kim Harrison explains the importance of compensation for those suffering from asbestos-related lung cancer.

It is time to treat victims of workplace asbestos cancers fairly, and equally.

Read about the campaign:
👉 bit.ly/42glLk7
#asbestos #compensation #GAAW2025