Whether or not Britain has a “Compensation Culture” is a hotly debated and very current subject. Our old mate Jack Straw has again been shooting from the hip on the subject and had another outburst in the Commons last week when he bemoaned “the extraordinary increase in the number and value of claims for personal … Continued
Suffering an accident in the workplace can be upsetting, humiliating and debilitating. Many people find it difficult to get back on their feet again. This is not only because of the physical injuries that they might have sustained, but the emotional implications of the incident too. Some individuals find it hard to return to work … Continued
Many people will take their time to consider their options for progressing with a claim for compensation. This is often because they have to way up the pros and cons of pressing ahead with their case. This might be due to financial reasons, personal circumstances or even considering the effects which seeking compensation might lead … Continued
A group of 42 holidaymakers from the UK have won compensation claims that they made against different tour operators after being affected by chemical burns. This group of people suffered from chemical burns that they contracted in a Corfu hotel’s pool. After 33 of the travellers suffered painful rashes caused by the swimming pool’s chemical … Continued
Accidents in the workplace can cause a lot of stress and anxiety. The first thing to do is notify your employer of the accident. Do not feel that reporting the accident would hurt your company – your employer is responsible for your safety and legally bound to be so. Immediately reporting the accident to your … Continued
Compared to before, car insurance policy holders will now be able to obtain compensation much quicker in the event of road accidents. In order to receive compensation quicker and in the most cost effective way, a new and efficient system for compensation was introduced on the 29th of September. This system will prove to be … Continued
The NHS trust in Wales has received funds of 22 million pounds recovered from insurance firms. The NHS Injury Costs Recovery (ICR) scheme aims to recover the cost of NHS treatment where personal injury compensation is paid, for example after a road traffic accident. All the money is to be used on the NHS services. … Continued
The East Sussex county council will be spending more money on improving its pavements under a directive by the MP for Seaford Norman Baker. Baker reached this decision after a revelation from the reports that showed close to £700,000 had been paid to people for personal injury claim cases. These personal injury claim cases are … Continued
Compensation of £70,000 has been paid to the widow and four children of Thomas Whittaker, who died in a road accident in 2004. The motor insurers paid the compensation to the family of Mr. Whittaker, who worked as a salesman for Isle jewellers. Reports say that the car hit him when he was lying on … Continued
The Irish annual report of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board published last week that a total of €217 million in compensation was paid in personal injury claims. The report claims that the figures in the report show that the number of people who made personal claims in 2007 was 8% less than in 2008. The … Continued
