Criminal Injuries Compensation Claims 2008: A Guide to the New Scheme

This book is an essential guide to the new compensation scheme, detailing changes to the tariff and the new procedural rules.

There are a number of substantial changes in respect of the cost of care which will have a particular impact on serious injury cases and the management of those claims and practitioners need to be aware of these changes.

Outlining the changes, this legislation guide to the new scheme covers:-

• key background issues with an explanation of how to run a case under the new scheme and rules
• comprehensive appendices covering the key rules, practice directions and guidance.