The Civil Liability Bill has systemic errors, warn medico legal reporting experts
On 27 June 2018, the Civil Liability Bill underwent its third reading in the House of Lords, meaning it has now been…
Why you should consider switching your medico-legal report supplier
David Stothard, managing director of MAPS Medical Reporting discusses why a review of your medico-legal supplier could save you money,…
A co-ordinated approach to the physical and mental consequences of chronic back pain
Across the world, millions of individuals are affected by chronic musculoskeletal back pain (defined as back pain that lasts longer…
Exercise can be used as an alternative to those in pain
The importance of physical activity to general health is well documented, but a new area of research provides insight into the…
MAPS publishes open letter to NHS medical records providers on the provision of medical records post-GDPR
MAPS Medical Reporting has published an open letter to provide an explanation of an issue that has recently been raised…
The need to research expert witnesses
Following consideration of the High Court’s decision in the case of Kimathi and others v Foreign and Commonwealth Office by Colm Nugent, barrister…
Looking at brain injury in a new light
The consequences of acquired brain injury can be devastating and in some cases, life-changing. Recently, research has been focusing on differing treatments…
How will Litigants in Person cope under personal injury proposals? asks medical reporting firm
A medico-legal expert from a leading independent medical reporting organisation has questioned how litigants in person (LiP) will fare ahead…
Medical experts: what you need to know
Who is a ‘medical expert’? Medical experts are doctors who help courts and tribunals by giving expert witness evidence on…
Proposed reforms to the small claims limit and its consequences for individuals
In January 2018, Lord Keen, spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice in the House of Lords, repeated the government’s claim…
Solicitors Regulation Authority issues updated warning notice for personal injury claims
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) continues to be concerned that the reputation of the legal profession is being undermined by…
Making it clear: writing medical reports that can be understood by everyone
Research conducted by Susanne Pelger, senior lecturer at Lund University, reveals that scientists explaining their work to lay people helps them…
Justice Select Committee examines the rise in the small claims limit
MAPS Medical Reporting has submitted evidence to the House of Commons justice committee who are scrutinising the government’s proposed increase to the…
Hot-tubbing: new rules and regulations
What does hot-tubbing mean? On 21st November 2017 the Practice Directions (PD) to the 93rd Update of the Civil Procedure Rules were…
Medico-legal reports: what you need to know
What is a medico-legal report? A medico-legal report is a report written by a doctor in the role of a medical expert…