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Yes. If you are MedCo registered you can highlight this on your MLACP joining and/or renewal form. If you are eligible to be listed in our Directory of Members, then your MedCo registration will show up. However, solicitors cannot instruct you to a whiplash report directly from our Directory, as they must use the MedCo […]
No. It is only relevant for writing reports for low value (less than £25k) fast track claims for personal injury caused by motor vehicle collision. If you also want to do reports for any other litigation, such as clinical negligence reports (breach, causation, quantum or condition and prognosis) or needs assessment reports you will need […]
We will be able to confirm this shortly once MedCo release details. This expense may be tax deductible as part of your business expenses.
Yes. This is to ensure that whiplash experts write their reports in the full understanding that their duty is to the Court. This means that experts, amongst other things, sign a statement of truth that their report is impartial and meets other legal requirements in order to be used as evidence in court proceedings.
Yes. From April 2016 you must have completed the MedCo approved training in order to register with MedCo. If you are already registered with MedCo, you have until April 2016 to complete the approved training if you want to stay registered. The course is based online and you must complete and pass all elements.