MASS Blogged 2020
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November 2020
Courtesy vehicle or hire vehicle?
A lot of people get confused over whether they have a courtesy vehicle or a hire vehicle and we thank Craig Budsworth for explaining the difference and what the ‘consumer’ needs to be aware of. Craig is a recognised ‘Credit Hire’ expert and regular MASS Trainer. He is also a previous MASS Chair.
October 2020
Road traffic injury claims – back to basics
Our thanks to Craig Butler, Associate at Wolferstans Solicitors in Plymouth, for this blog which provides a useful source of information to anyone who has been unfortunate enough to be involved in a road traffic accident. Craig is also MASS Regional Co-ordinator for the South West.
September 2020
Remote hearings – the story so far
This month’s blog, kindly provided by Adam Thorpe, looks at how the system has worked to date the considers the challenges going forwards. Adam is a Solicitor and Manager of the Litigation Team at Winn Solicitors in Byker. He is also MASS Regional Co-ordinator for the North East.
August 2020
Rental E-scooters – A New Safety Risk for Road Users
Our thanks to Sue Vanden, Partner and Road Traffic Accident Technical Manager at Simpson Millar, who highlights the dangers of e-scooters and the law relating to riding them.
July 2020
Spinal cord injury – vital support for family members
Ollie Thorn is Corporate Partnership Manager for Back Up (MASS ‘chosen charity’). Ollie outlines how the charity provides crucial mentoring support to the families of people who have sustained a spinal injury, helping them to move forwards and adjust to a new way of life.
June 2020
Motor Insurers in the slow lane
Paul Drabble, a Partner and Personal Injury Solicitor (Road Traffic Accidents) for True Solicitors LLP in Leeds and MASS Regional Co-ordinator for Yorkshire, tells us that Motor insurers are in the slow lane when it comes to passing on savings from Covid-19.
May 2020
Court Fee Consent Order Confusion
Chris Skyner, an Advocate at Carpenters and MASS Regional Co-ordinator for Merseyside and the Wirral, has noticed the Court Fees Office intention for a consent order to vacate a hearing should be filed with a fee of £100.00, and asks ‘is this correct?’
April 2020
Working from home – it’s good to talk
Kate Sweeney, Partner and Head of Personal Injury for Stephensons Solicitors LLP and MASS Regional Co-ordinator for the Manchester Region tells us why communication is key (and why she’s not washed her hair!).
March 2020
Covid-19 and the benefits of training at home
MASS Training Co-ordinator, Elena Papantoni tells us about the advantages of webinars during these challenging times.
March 2020
MASS Associate Membership – by someone who knows!
Tim Meakin from 7BR Chambers (who was our very first Associate!) shares why he values his association with MASS.
February 2020
Discount Rate – Why is Scotland Different?
Brian Castle, Partner, Digby Brown and MASS Regional Co-ordinator for Scotland takes us through the aspects that help to explain the difference in rates.
January 2020
The 5 New Laws Motorists Need to Know About in 2020
Our thanks to Winn Solicitors for providing “The 5 New Laws Motorists Need to Know About in 2020” which also appears on their website.