Law Society Critical of Changes to Small Claims System
The Law Society has criticised the government following their proposal to raise the small claims limit for personal injury claims to £5,000 and stop compensation payments for road traffic accidents and other such injuries. The society has been critical of the changes as it believes that the system will result in unfair legal action as those who […]
65% Reduction in Whiplash Claim Legal Costs as Bogus Claims Fall
A survey from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has found that the legal costs for making third party whiplash-type injury claims has fallen by 65%. According to the IFoA, the introduction of the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2013 has not only led to a reduction in the cost of legal fees, […]
Motorists urged to “back off” in new whiplash campaign
Motorists who drive too close to the car in front are the target of a new campaign to reduce the number of whiplash injuries. “Tailgating can result in crashes and injuries which could otherwise have been avoided. All it achieves is suffering for the driver in front and probably a higher insurance premium for the offender,” […]
Report ‘irons out myths’ on whiplash
New evidence about whiplash claims has been launched in Parliament. Based on independent research, The Whiplash Report 2012 dispels common myths about whiplash claims with the aim of clearing the way for sensible debate about the issue. “The people who suffer these injuries are genuine,” APIL president Karl Tonks told MPs and peers at a […]
