This article critically examines the view that insurance has lacked influence and been no more than a 'makeweight' argument in the development of tort liability. Looking at the wider context, the article describes the overwhelming importance of insurers to the litigation system and argues that...

Schemes for compensating injury which operate alongside each other call for important policy decisions to be made concerning their inter-relationship. Are they to take account of one another and, if so, to what extent? These issues can arise in a variety of contexts. Within particular regimes...

The introduction of structured settlements into the U.K. in 1989 has proven to be one of the most important reforms ever made to the law of damages for personal injury. It is now essential to consider the periodical payment of tort compensation in any case where serious injury is involved. This...

This article considers the scope for compensating those injured whilst traveling to or from work or whilst traveling in the course of work. What limits are placed upon obtaining benefits under the U.K. workers' compensation scheme for those injured not at a fixed place of work?