Limitation Act 1980: Primary legislation that sets out the time limits within which different types of legal claims must be brought. Critical for establishing claim validity timeframes in personal injury cases.
Civil Procedure Rules 1998: Procedural code that governs how civil litigation should be conducted in England and Wales, including specific protocols for personal injury claims.
Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934: Legislation that allows certain causes of action to survive the death of a person and continues for the benefit of their estate.
Fatal Accidents Act 1976: Legislation governing claims for damages in cases where death has occurred due to wrongful act, neglect, or default.
Courts Act 1981: Legislation relating to the administration of justice and court powers, including provisions about damages awards.
Damages Act 1996: Legislation governing how damages are calculated and paid, particularly in personal injury cases.
Civil Liability Act 2018: Recent legislation affecting personal injury claims, particularly regarding whiplash injuries and the calculation of the personal injury discount rate.
Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims: Specific procedures that must be followed before commencing court proceedings for personal injury claims.
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing how personal information must be handled and protected in legal documents and proceedings.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling.
Judicial College Guidelines: Guidelines providing detailed brackets for personal injury compensation amounts, widely used in calculating pain and suffering damages.
Without Prejudice Principle: Legal principle protecting settlement negotiations from being used as evidence in court, encouraging open settlement discussions.
