Emily & Leanne

JMP Solicitors Duo Passes Prestigious CILEx Exams

Two legal executives from Grantham-based law firm JMP Solicitors have passed distinguished Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) exams. Personal injury trainee legal executive Emily Roche completed her level three CILEx exams to qualify as an associate member of the association and Leanne Askew, also a trainee legal executive, passed her fourth level three exam.…

Headrest-test

Cut whiplash injuries with the headrest

Whiplash injuries and claims can be avoided if drivers and passengers do a simple test The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) with support from motoring safety experts Thatcham Research, is urging car users to protect themselves by making sure their headrests are in the correct position. “Half of all car crashes in England result…

No win no fee

Crackdown on whiplash claims – act soon to ensure “No win, No fee” legal assistance

In 2015, then Chancellor – George Osborne – announced that cash payments for minor whiplash injuries would be banned with the intention of curtailing what the insurance industry calls “compensation culture”. Since then major consultations have started and whilst the legislation has not yet been enshrined, the Ministry of Justice have said plans to increase…