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Our vision is of a society without needless injury, but when people are injured they receive the justice they need to rebuild their lives.

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linkhttp://www.apil.org.uk calendar_today27-09-2010 15:41:14

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A woman who had her leg amputated due to medical failures has used her compensation to secure a prosthetic leg specifically designed for her body, allowing her to pass her driving test, and move into a bungalow. 👉bit.ly/3G45840 #RebuildingShatteredLives

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"The government has effectively dumped the recommendations on its 'too hard' pile, thereby brushing away victims and survivors as an inconvenience" - Kim Harrison, APIL president.

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“Nothing should stop you from achieving your dreams.” APIL President Kim Harrison shares her journey in Take a Break - from being told her background would hold her back to fighting for justice for survivors and injured people. #WomenInLaw #JusticeMatters #TakeABreak

“Nothing should stop you from achieving your dreams.”

APIL President Kim Harrison shares her journey in Take a Break - from being told her background would hold her back to fighting for justice for survivors and injured people.

#WomenInLaw #JusticeMatters #TakeABreak
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APIL can now be found on social media platform Bluesky, where there will be regular updates for followers on campaigns and news. We will continue to operate as normal on X for now, in addition to Bluesky. Follow us here: bsky.app/profile/apiluk… #Bluesky #X #Twitter

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Many injured victims of crime will not receive the redress they deserve unless changes are made to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme. On Tuesday MPs will consider criminal injuries compensation in a debate secured by MP Laurence Turner. See APIL’s briefing to MPs

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"Whiplash compensation still falls woefully short of providing fair damages to people who have suffered debilitating injuries that derail their lives for many months at a time – and longer in some cases." 👉apil.org.uk/blog/whiplash-… #whiplash #tariff #compensation #negligence

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"Let’s remember why we chose this job - to fight for those who find themselves at the lowest point in their lives and to help them to rebuild those lives," says new APIL president Matthew Tuff as he addresses delegates at #ABSCI25

"Let’s remember why we chose this job - to fight for those who find themselves at the lowest point in their lives and to help them to rebuild those lives," says new APIL president Matthew Tuff as he addresses delegates at #ABSCI25
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"Where a claimant is clearly dishonest, they deserve to have their case dismissed, however insurers are using fundamental dishonesty as a cynical tactic to avoid paying compensation to honest claimants with life changing injuries" - APIL president Matthew Tuff

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One month to go until Injury Awareness Week 2025 (23-27 June). Follow #IAWeek2025. Members, keep an eye on Weekly News for how to get involved!

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"Imagine you lost your child because of a reckless driver or negligent medical care. You then discover that your relationship to your child is not considered close enough to have that loss acknowledged through statutory bereavement compensation" - APIL's regional coordinators say

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"Victims of negligence who suffer serious injuries would choose for their life to go back to the way it was before over any amount of money. Compensation is paid to try to do this, so far as possible." Read our latest blog about what compensation does: 👉 bit.ly/4kLquC5

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Abuse of the fundamental dishonesty rules by some defendants in personal injury cases is likely to escalate if regulators do not address the issue, APIL has said in response to a Legal Services Board consultation. 👇legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/ap…

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It’s Volunteers’ Week. We have wonderful volunteers working hard here at APIL for victims of negligence, including our executive committee members and group co-ordinators. Thank you!

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APIL President Matthew Tuff calls out the "scattergun approach" of baseless dishonesty allegations that harm vulnerable people. Read more below: lawgazette.co.uk/news/punish-de…

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Legal aid fees in Northern Ireland will receive a 16% uplift, the Northern Ireland Department of Justice has announced in its response to the consultation on amendments to legal aid remuneration. #legalaid #lawnews

Legal aid fees in Northern Ireland will receive a 16% uplift, the Northern Ireland Department of Justice has announced in its response to the consultation on amendments to legal aid remuneration.

#legalaid #lawnews
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APIL President Matt Tuff says he was drawn to personal injury law for its human focus and calls for fairer bereavement damages: “The system is out of step with society, not even fathers of illegitimate children can claim.” 👇newlawjournal.co.uk/content/nlj-ca… #APIL #Personalinjurylaw