The UK newspapers (The Independent, for example) have recently been discussing the Government’s plans to reform the country’s injury claim system, in order to make suing for whiplash injuries much harder.
It is thought that phoney whiplash claims are largely responsible for the ever-increasing cost of insurance premiums. The average policy has shot up by around [...]
Plans are being formulated to reduce the number of frivolous whiplash claims. Whilst any reduction in unnecessary claims is to be applauded, how can we be certain these legislation plans will take into account changes in car safety?
An incident in 1999 which left a baby suffering severe brain damage as a result of failures by medical staff have finally seen a compensation settlement agreed which will provide for future care and equipment which will improve the victim’s quality of life.
After the initial court finding placed the blame for her accident on victim Rebecca Smith, a Court of Appeals hearing rejected the original decision. Ms. Smith, who suffered brain damage as a result of being hit by a speeding police vehicle, is now free to claim damages to compensate her injuries.
The news that the NHS faces a bill of almost £16bn for clinical negligence compensation has set alarm bells ringing. Whilst many people are quick to blame the “compensation culture” and frivolous claims, many victims suffer great pain and suffering, or even death, as a result of mistakes by NHS staff.
