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Bott and Co has received ISO 27001 certification demonstrating its strict compliance to the highest standards of information security standards and client data.

Today’s judgment in the cases of Hassam v Laditan and Rabot v Briggs provides further certainty on how law firms and insurers approach the valuation of low value motor claims involving a mixture of whiplash and non-whiplash injuries.

Bott and Co have been supporting a student from Cheshire who switched gears during lockdown and embarked on a journey that has since seen her take part in the 2021 Tour Series, Britain’s leading circuit race and representing GB in Australia in 2022

Cycling during lockdown provided safer, practical and physical benefits for many. A sharp rise in sales left retailers struggling to meet demand and at…

Bott and Co welcomes a Northern Ireland ruling not to overturn a dangerous driving conviction to the lesser offence of careless driving following the very close pass of club cyclists. There is an urgent need for case law on the subject of close passes.

Travelling without limits should be possible for everyone, whether able bodied or not. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. It’s paramount that people with reduced mobility aren’t discouraged from booking a holiday, and it’s equally important that should the worst happen, holidaymakers are aware of their rights.

Bott and Co’s Senior Partner David Bott and Operations Manager Ann McLoughlin joined thousands of cycling enthusiasts at this year’s Manchester 100 charity event.

The Highway Code is set to change so that cyclists will have right of way and increased safety on UK roads. Cycling charities are speaking out to highlight the importance of everybody being more uniform in their behaviour to prevent confusion.

Have you ever wondered how many different national cuisines (e.g. Italian, Chinese, Ethiopian, etc) are on offer in the world’s greatest cities? We analysed the restaurant data in Google Maps to find out. New York and London lead the pack of the world’s foodie capitals. Explore the full results.

On Thursday 17th November the Ministry of Justice published “Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (“whiplash”) Claims Process. A consultation on arrangements concerning personal injury claims in England and Wales”.

On June 15th, our Senior Partner David Bott, flew out to the small town of Bertren in Southwest France, where he will be taking part in a three day Pyrenean Cycle Challenge.

Impecuniosity – a term which is rarely used in day to day language but provides so much importance in credit hire claims.

Sir Rupert Jackson, a senior judge at the Court of Appeal, was asked by the Master of the Rolls, Sir Anthony Clarke to carry out a review into civil costs. The review commenced at the start of 2009 and was presented to the Lord Chancellor, Jack Straw in January 2010.

Following the general election in May 2010 the newly elected Conservative-led administration set out a number of radical reforms to Justice in Britain.

Managing partner David Bott responds to Aviva’s recently released Aviva Road to Reform document.

In the current climate for personal injury claims, specifically RTA, it appears Insurers are raising issues of fraud and Low Velocity Impact far more regularly than in previous years on claims which meet a certain criteria.

A new survey of APIL members suggests that over 50% of personal injury firms do not pay referral fees, but do spend an average of £500 to acquire cases.