Birmingham is UK's "Whiplash Capital" [18th Oct 2012]
A new map which shows the spread of whiplash compensation claims has revealed that Birmingham is the whiplash capital of the UK. The lowest number of claims were made in Scotland and the West Midland boasted the highest number with cities such as Manchester, Bradford and Liverpool coming behind Birmingham. Despite this news, it seems that the number of actual road accident injuries is falling according to research from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It appears that the disconnect has arisen from the number of claims management firms situated in the areas where the most claims are made. Many compensation seekers have been contacted by the claims companies directly with information on the incentives associated with making a claim whether it is true or not. The information from the the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has shown that the insurance industry paid out £400 million in claims in the last year with the average amount claimed being around £8,400. It is thought that this level may not be sustainable for insurers who have said they may need to increase insurance premiums. Related Stories: Whiplash claims from road accidents on the increase - www.bbc.co.uk Fewer car crashes but more whiplash claims - www.telegraph.co.uk There is a possibility that UK football fans who were unable to stay for the rearranged Poland vs England match this week will get compensation for their tickets. The match was cancelled because of a waterlogged pitch due to the failure of the Warsaw National Stadium officials to close the retractable roof. This mean that the match was rescheduled for the next day - after many fans had already left. This is the first time that a match has been postponed for England since 1979 and left up to 2,500 fans out of pocket. Adrian Bevington from the FA has said that they have respect for the fans who travelled to Poland for the game and they are disappointed for them. He says that the game could not have gone ahead due to safety concerns. Many fans have complained that there was a lack of information regarding whether the game would take place and when the rescheduled match would be. Meanwhile the FA is investigating whether compensation can be offered but have not made a final decision as yet. Related Stories: FA consider compensation for furious England fans - www.telegraph.co.uk FA may compensate England fans for Poland trip - www.espn.co.uk A new map which shows the spread of whiplash compensation claims has revealed that Birmingham is the whiplash capital of the UK. The lowest number of claims were made in Scotland and the West Midland boasted the highest number with cities such as Manchester, Bradford and Liverpool coming behind Birmingham. Despite this news, it seems that the number of actual road accident injuries is falling according to research from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. It appears that the disconnect has arisen from the number of claims management firms situated in the areas where the most claims are made. Many compensation seekers have been contacted by the claims companies directly with information on the incentives associated with making a claim whether it is true or not. The information from the the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries has shown that the insurance industry paid out £400 million in claims in the last year with the average amount claimed being around £8,400. It is thought that this level may not be sustainable for insurers who have said they may need to increase insurance premiums. Related Stories: Whiplash claims from road accidents on the increase - www.bbc.co.uk Fewer car crashes but more whiplash claims - www.telegraph.co.uk Barry George, the man who was wrongly accused of murdering the television presenter Jill Dando has launched a compensation claim for up to £500,000 this week. George spent 8 years in prison, but was released after a retrial found him not guilty. He is now taking a test case to court claiming that he was a victim of a miscarriage of justice. For George to get a compensation payment currently it must be shown beyond reasonable doubt that he is innocent. It is not believed that this will be able to be shown. However evidence regarding the firing of the gun responsible for the murder was found to be suspect leading to his release. At that time it was found that George would not be eligible for compensation. However new rules on Human Rights have made it possible for this new claim to be launched. The new rules state that suspects should not be precluded from compensation claims simply because they could not prove their case beyond reasonable doubt. Related Stories: Barry George launches compensation claim - www.bbc.co.uk £500k compensation claim for wrongful conviction of murdered Jill Dando - www.dailyrecord.co.uk A gay couple who were refused accommodation in B&B owned and run by Susanne Wilkinson because they wanted to share a bed have been awarded compensation of £1800 each because of their hurt feelings. Michael Black and John Morgan, both in their 50's were told when they arrived at the B&B that they could not share a bed because of the Christian beliefs of the owner. They claimed in court that they were treated differently to heterosexual couples who would have been able to share a bed even if they were unmarried. Mrs Wilkinson has said that she is disappointed and that she should have been able to act on her beliefs without having to be fearful of the law. Her case was backed by the Christian Institute. The two men have spent two years getting their case to court and are pleased to have come to this point. Mrs Wilkinson has the right of appeal which could mean several more months of waiting. Another similar case is also in the courts currently and is awaiting appeal. Related Stories: Gay couple win Berkshire B&B refusal case - www.bbc.co.uk Gay couple sue bed and breakfast owner over room refusal - www.independent.co.uk  |
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