Claimant lawyers hit out at government’s discount rate reform
Lawyers say the legislation will “severely impact the seriously injured” after Civil Liability Bill is introduced in the House of Lords.
Personal injury lawyers have criticised the government’s proposed changes to the way the discount rate is set as well as its clampdown on how whiplash claims are paid.
The changes are included in the Civil Liability Bill which will be introduced to the House of Lords today (20 March).
The insurance industry has welcomed the bill, with some industry experts predicting it will lead to a discount rate of between 0 and 1%.
However, claimant lawyers have reacted with disappointment and criticism.
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