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Proceeding contribution from Lord Thomas of Gresford (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill.


Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

142D: After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause— ““Third party offers to settle It shall be an offence for a third party insurance company to solicit a claimant who has a cause of action for personal injuries against its policy holder, to make an offer to settle that cause of action unless— (a) it has obtained adequate medical evidence of the personal injury and has disclosed it to the claimant; and (b) the claimant is advised when the offer is made of his right to obtain legal advice; and (c) the offer is in full and final settlement of the cause of action.””


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
736 c369 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Disadvantaged Damages Advisory services Asbestosis Asbestos Legal profession Health services Fees and charges Human rights Legal aid scheme Liability Environment Exemptions Injuries Insolvency Insurance Legal Services Commission Legal costs Industrial diseases Property transfer Negligence Mesothelioma Pneumoconiosis Trade unions Telephone services Conditional fee agreements
Legislation
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk