<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Mark Thompson Law &#187; Explanation of compensation</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/category/explanation/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com</link>
	<description>Your personal injury and accident compensation solicitor</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:54:14 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3</generator>
		<item>
		<title>Uninsured loss</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/uninsured-loss/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/uninsured-loss/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:46:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[uninsured loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[uninsured losses]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=1383</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Uninsured loss Uninsured losses are those items of expense which are not covered by your own insurance policy. They usually crop up after a road accident. If you have third party cover you only have cover for the damage you &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/uninsured-loss/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/uninsured-loss/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Liability is admitted</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/liability-is-admitted/compensation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/liability-is-admitted/compensation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:05:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compensation for injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admission of liability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[admit liability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[withdraw admission of liability]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=1261</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Liability is admitted &#8211; can I relax? The defendant has admitted liability, or the insurance company for the Defendant has admitted liability. Admitting liability is quite common in personal injury compensation case. The Claimant and their representatives relax as the &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/liability-is-admitted/compensation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/liability-is-admitted/compensation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Referral fees &#8211; the truth</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/referral-fees-the-truth/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/referral-fees-the-truth/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[referral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[referral fee]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=1034</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The truth about referral fees There are so many headlines and so few facts about referral fees in personal injury compensation cases. Payment of fees and commissions for the introduction of business have always been a fact of business life &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/referral-fees-the-truth/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/referral-fees/legal-costs/' rel='bookmark' title='Referral fees'>Referral fees</a> <small>Referral fees are paid by solicitors for instructions Continue reading...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/referral-fees-the-truth/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>50/50 50:50 50-50 fifty fifty</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/5050-5050-50-50-fifty-fifty/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/5050-5050-50-50-fifty-fifty/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[50-50]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[50/50]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fifty fifty]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=943</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[50/50 50:50 50-50 fifty fifty 50/50 is a term used where it is thought the blame for an accident is equally shared between those involved. The term is often used by insurance companies who want to reduce the payment they &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/5050-5050-50-50-fifty-fifty/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/5050-5050-50-50-fifty-fifty/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Gratuitous care in compensation claims</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/gratuitous-care/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/gratuitous-care/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 17:27:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=934</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gratuitous care If you have cared for the victim of accident or injury and the victim is entitled to recover compensation then a claim may be made for gratuitous care. Gratuitous care means care and attention above and beyond what &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/gratuitous-care/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/recovering-cost-of-hospice-care-in-asbestos-compensation-case/fatal-accident/' rel='bookmark' title='Recovering cost of hospice care in asbestos compensation case'>Recovering cost of hospice care in asbestos compensation case</a> <small> DAMAGES — Personal injuries — Hospice care — Deceased...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/accident-compensation-claims-to-repay-nhs/compensation/' rel='bookmark' title='Accident compensation claims repay NHS'>Accident compensation claims repay NHS</a> <small>The cost of motor insurance and the NHS factor If...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/care-and-carers/headinjury/' rel='bookmark' title='Care and carers'>Care and carers</a> <small>Who cares for the carer? For all the best reasons...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/gratuitous-care/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Compensation recovery scheme &#8211; recoupment</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/compensation_recovery_scheme_recoupment/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/compensation_recovery_scheme_recoupment/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 11:35:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[compensation recovery scheme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CRU]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recoupment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=778</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Compensation recovery scheme State recovery of benefits paid after accident or injury – recoupment of benefits The State can recover benefits paid after accident or injury if the person injured brings a successful claim for compensation. Recovery is only possible &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/compensation_recovery_scheme_recoupment/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/politics-of-compensation/compensation/' rel='bookmark' title='Politics of compensation'>Politics of compensation</a> <small>Politics of compensation Newspaper headlines tell you of large compensation...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/compensation_recovery_scheme_recoupment/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Interim payment in personal injury</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/interim-payment-in-personal-injury/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/interim-payment-in-personal-injury/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011 17:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[change solicitor]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compensation for injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[contributory negligence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[financial loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interim payment]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=727</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Interim payment in personal injury case An interim payment is a payment on account of the compensation you are likely to receive in your claim for compensation. After an accident your earnings may be reduced or even stopped. You may &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/interim-payment-in-personal-injury/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/how-is-a-personal-injury-solicitor-is-paid/legal-costs/' rel='bookmark' title='How is a personal injury solicitor paid?'>How is a personal injury solicitor paid?</a> <small>How a personal injury solicitor is paid and how to...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/personal-injury-trust/explanation/' rel='bookmark' title='Personal injury trust'>Personal injury trust</a> <small>Personal injury trust or special needs trust and protection of...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/interim-payment-in-personal-injury/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>2</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Legal expenses insurance according to Consumer Focus</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/legal-expenses-insurance-according-to-consumer-focus/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/legal-expenses-insurance-according-to-consumer-focus/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=712</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What does legal expenses insurance mean to you? Consumer Focus set out to see what legal expenses insurance means to you. Legal expenses insurance, sometimes called before the event insurance, is sold very effectively, but not explained well in my &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/legal-expenses-insurance-according-to-consumer-focus/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/legal-expenses-insurance/legal-costs/' rel='bookmark' title='Legal expenses insurance'>Legal expenses insurance</a> <small>Legal expenses insurance Lots of people have this insurance as...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/legal-expenses-insurance-according-to-consumer-focus/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Personal injury trust</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/personal-injury-trust/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/personal-injury-trust/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:40:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bare trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discretionary trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[personal injury trust]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[special needes trust]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=550</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Personal injury trust or special needs trust and protection of State means-tested benefits Receiving compensation for a personal injury can take you above the financial limits for means–tested State benefits and entitlement to local authority payment for care. Great care &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/personal-injury-trust/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/personal-injury-trust/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Motor insurance premiums rising</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/motor-insurance-premiums-rising/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/motor-insurance-premiums-rising/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=528</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Motor insurance premiums are rising sharply On Tuesday 9 November 2010, the House of Commons transport committee is to ask the insurance companies why insurance premiums are rising. The media reported premiums have risen 51% in the past 12 months. &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/motor-insurance-premiums-rising/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/motor-insurance-premiums-rising/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Local authority care</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/local-authority-care/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/local-authority-care/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:03:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Compensation for injury]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[local authority care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[NHS]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[serious injury]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=524</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal was asked to decide if a public authority exercised its decision making powers correctly.
The point at issue was whether the Council could change the help it gave without a change in a person’s circumstances.
 <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/local-authority-care/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/local-authority-care/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Complaints and the Legal Ombudsman</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complaints-and-the-legal-ombudsman/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complaints-and-the-legal-ombudsman/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 11:16:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[complaint]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[legal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ombudsman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solicitor]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=502</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[How the Legal Ombudsman will approach resolving complaints From 6 October 2010 the Legal Ombudsman will play a significant role in resolving complaints about legal service, and solicitors must tell their clients about the right to complain. The Legal Ombudsman &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complaints-and-the-legal-ombudsman/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
Related posts:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complain-about-a-solicitor/explanation/' rel='bookmark' title='Complain about a solicitor'>Complain about a solicitor</a> <small>Complain about solicitor You might think this an odd topic...</small></li>
</ol>]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complaints-and-the-legal-ombudsman/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Complain about a solicitor</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complain-about-a-solicitor/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complain-about-a-solicitor/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 16:32:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=480</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Complain about solicitor You might think this an odd topic for a solicitor’s website. I take the view we should be as open as possible about problems, and the Law Society seems to agree. I will set out why complaints &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complain-about-a-solicitor/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/complain-about-a-solicitor/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Choose a solicitor</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/choose-a-solicitor/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/choose-a-solicitor/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/?p=397</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When choosing a personal injury solicitor you should make a personal choice. Your personal injury solicitor will have to understand how an accident has affected your life, your family life, and your work. Your finances will have to be discussed, and more than likely your medical records. All quite personal stuff, so a personal choice has to be made, not an internet comparison. <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/choose-a-solicitor/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/choose-a-solicitor/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Contributory negligence</title>
		<link>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/contributory-negligence/explanation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/contributory-negligence/explanation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Thompson</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Explanation of compensation]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://markthompsonlaw.com/?p=188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Contributory negligence Contributory negligence or partial fault is such an important subject and worthy of its own section. You can prove your case by showing you were injured by someone who did not take reasonable care for your safety. They &#8230; <a href="http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/contributory-negligence/explanation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>
No related posts.]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.markthompsonlaw.com/contributory-negligence/explanation/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

