SIFA unveils guide on working with personal injury lawyers

clock

SIFA has launched a new guide to help IFAs work with personal injury lawyers and to address the issues surrounding large payments in serious cases.

With advisers now able to take part in the process where personal injury claims are awarded, it is essential they comprehend the key legal issues, according to SIFA ( Solicitors Independent Financial Advice). Working with Personal Injury Lawyers is available for free to members of the organisation and provides an introduction to the system. Claims for millions of pounds are now routinely awarded, which means it is important for advisers to understand how different payment strategies will affect any investment plans, according to SIFA managing director Ian Muirhead. For example, thr...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

News editor's view: 40s are the new 50s - a move in the right direction? 

News editor's view: 40s are the new 50s - a move in the right direction? 

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 1 May

Isabel Baxter
clock 01 May 2026 • 3 min read
Feel Good Friday: FOS chooses Dementia UK as charity partner

Feel Good Friday: FOS chooses Dementia UK as charity partner

Will support Dementia UK over the next two years

Professional Adviser
clock 01 May 2026 • 1 min read
Why 50:50 parenting doesn't necessarily mean no child maintenance

Why 50:50 parenting doesn't necessarily mean no child maintenance

'In many cases, one parent will meet a greater share of the children’s financial needs'

Clizia Motterle
clock 01 May 2026 • 4 min read