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06/06/2016

Responsibilities of a Litigation Paralegal!!!

Paralegals perform functions similar to a lawyer, but they are not permitted to actually practice law. Litigation paralegals assist lawyers who specialize in court appearances. The general duties of ...

10/04/2016

The term pending litigation, claims and assessments refers to a potential near-term liability due to assertions, lawsuits or monetary charges.

10/04/2016

Definition of Notice of Pending Litigation: A document typically entered into the public records by the filer of a lawsuit involving real estate to notify interested parties of a legal claim involving that property. If the title to the property...

17/06/2015

Here are the main steps in a personal injury claim in England and Wales: The claimant suffers personal ...

11/06/2015

Organizing your personal injury cases - step by step checklist

Here are 16 steps to help you streamline the organization of your personal injury case.

04/06/2015

Jobs paralegals can do:

Loan Specialist or Loan Processor
Bankruptcy Petition Preparer
Office Manager (somewhere other than a law office)
Receptionist
Administrative Assistant
Copy Writer/Blogger
Research Assistant
Copy Editor
Personal Assistant (for someone who is not a lawyer)
Legal Analyst
Human Resources Assistant

03/06/2015

10 interesting facts about Litigation

Here are 10 interesting facts concerning WTO litigation generally and U.S. – China litigation in the WTO.

1. Only about 1/3 of all cases filed in the WTO actually result in full litigation. (For the U.S. it’s a bit higher.)
2. The U.S. has been a respondent more often than a complainant in the WTO.
3. The U.S. has won about the same number of cases it has lost in the WTO.
4. China has brought more cases against the U.S. than it has against any other country.
5. The U.S. has won all its decided cases against China that it bought as a complainant.
6. China has won three cases against the U.S.
7. The Bush and Obama administrations brought about the same number of cases against China.
8. The Bush administration brought about twice as many total cases in the WTO as has the Obama administration.
9. The Clinton administration has brought about five times the cases in the WTO as has the Obama administration.
10. The total number of cases filed in the WTO from 1997-2011 has declined about 80%.

23/05/2015

Actions to be taken on personal injury

Whatever you are intending to do about your personal injury, actions you could take include:-

inform the police if, for example, the injury resulted from a road accident
if the injury resulted from a road accident, report it to your insurance company. The insurance policy may be invalid if an accident is not reported
report the injury to your doctor because it could become more serious. You should do this even if the injury seems minor. If you subsequently go to court to get compensation for the injury, the doctor will be asked to provide a medical report
gather evidence about the accident and injuries. For example, it may be useful to take photographs of the scene of an accident and of what caused the injury. You should also, if possible, write an account of the incident while details are still fresh in your mind. If there are witnesses, you should make a note of their names and addresses

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14/05/2015

1. When are the changes to the personal-injury system likely to take place?

While the changes have been pushed back once already, it is likely that their implementation will be seen in April 2013. It's not entirely beyond the realms of possibility that further delays will be seen.

2. If I lose, will my attempts to get compensated have cost me money?

If you have launched your personal injury claim prior to April of 2013 then you should still be able to benefit from the 'no-win no fee' system. This means that the claim will not cost you anything. After April 2013, it will have cost you money to claim.

3. Does my case qualify to receive financial help via the Legal Aid Bill?

Personal injury cases are not on the Legal Aid Bill (this is the main reason why the no win no fee system was introduced in the first instance) and so it is highly unlikely that you will be able to receive financial help this description.

4. Will I still be able to use the small claims court?

At this stage, there are no plans to abolish the small claims court and the amounts which can be claimed by the system may be increased, making it more accessible for injured claimants seeking recompense.

5. Why is the government making additional risk for the personally injured?

The government is responding to media pressure surrounding the compensation culture and that it's seeking to raise the risk of launching this type of legal case in order to reduce the amount of claims compensating people from injuries being made in the UK.

6. When are the decisions about the proposed changes likely to be finalised?

At this stage, it is unknown as to when we will see the final stages of the proposed changes. While the government has deadlines to meet, it needs to ensure that decisions are made correctly.