The so-called “compensation culture” has spread to Northern Ireland with the revelation that PSNI has paid out more than £50 million in just three short years.
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Insurers say injury claims fraud is a developing problem
Fraudulent personal injury claims made against insurance policies are becoming more and more of a problem, according to the nation’s insurance providers.
Defendants giveth, and defendants taketh away
This week, it seems like that for every story that has claimants winning big on their personal injury claims there’s another where the injured are sent packing.
Courts cracking down on personal injury claims fraud
It’s no big secret that accident claims fraud is a serious problem in the UK, but the courts are slowly but surely catching up with scammers in a major way.
Injury claims a-plenty predicted for two manufacturers
Some days it just doesn’t pay to get out of bed: not one but two manufacturers are likely facing costly injury claims after serious work injuries.
Win modestly but dream big when it comes to damages
When it comes to personal injury compensation claims, it’s all right to dream big – but don’t be afraid to take a modest win if you can.
Man wins work-related injury claim against former employers
One man has recently prevailed on his work-related injury claims that he made against his former employers after they accepted liability for the permanent damage he sustained after years of using vibrating tools on the job, it was recently reported.
Employee loses thumb in gruesome printing press accident
One Northamptonshire-based adhesive company employee lost his left thumb in a gruesome printing press accident whilst on the job, according injury claims experts familiar with the case.
Prime minister urged to abandon no win no fee reforms
The prime minister has been urged once more to abandon the plans of his government for no win no fee legal agreement reforms by the parents of Madeleine McCann, according to recent reports.
Equestrian enthusiasts warned against no win no fee claims
Equestrian enthusiasts such as livery yards, riding schools, and riders have all been warned against no win no fee claims, with one legal firm stating that proper liability insurance must be in place to avoid costly personal injury compensation claims.
Surrey woman makes compensation claim for hip implant
One woman from Surrey has made a personal injury compensation claim for a faulty hip implant that left her in agony, according to personal injury claims specialists writing for BBC News.
Six year old amputee’s father makes claim on her behalf
After a six year old girl had to have both of her legs removed due to a medical condition when she was ten months old, her father has made a medical negligence claim on her behalf against the NHS foundation trust of the hospital where the procedure was performed.
Government vows to cut fees paid in car accident claims
The government has recently taken a vow to reduce the fees paid to personal injury solicitors for injury cases such as car accident claims as the campaign continues to eradicate spurious and costly claims that lead to higher insurance premiums.
Surrey businesswoman wins personal injury compensation
One businesswoman and mother of three from Surrey recently won a personal injury compensation claim after suffering from a botched cosmetic surgical procedure.
Two teenagers make medical negligence claim, awarded £500k
After receiving heart treatment as children that left them both with brain damage, two teenagers who made medical negligence claims against a Bristol area hospital have recently been awarded £500 million in personal injury compensation.
Personal injury compensation battle lost for Ware residents
After an unsuccessful claim for damages based on the disruption of their lives by a nearby landfill, one group of residents from Ware recently lost their battle for personal injury compensation in the High Court.
Personal injury compensation under £50k available online
Thanks to new developments in the world fo accident claims, cases with possible personal injury compensation awards of £50,000 or less can now be initiated online.
Accident claim award criminally low, says wounded soldier
A seriously injured soldier was awarded just £570,000 in personal injury compensation from the MoD, despite the permanent and life-changing severity of the injuries for which he filed his accident claim.
Work accident claim nets oil rig worker £160k
A work accident claim filed by an oil rig worker against his employers resulted in a £160,000 personal injury compensation award for serious injuries sustained to the worker’s hand.
Potholes cause upswing in car accident claims
Recently conducted research that local authorities have had to deal with an upswing in car accident claims brought against them due to issues caused by potholes left unfilled.