Whiplash
TSC to unveil report to government’s whiplash response
The Transport Select Committee has agreed to publish its Eleventh Special Report of Session 2013-14 on 12 December.
Interview: David Johnson: Wrapped up in foil
Having been involved with the Forum of Insurance Lawyers since the early beginnings of his career, incoming president David Johnson is keen to make his mark during his tenure. He reveals how he plans to consolidate the organisation’s new found authority…
Insurers dismiss MP’s fear that medical panels could become their ‘captives’
Pre-medical offers remain a fraud concern for Apil.
Telematics key in combatting motor fraud, according to Octo
Octo Telematics is predicting telematics products could see the end of motor fraud tactics such as crash for crash schemes and bogus whiplash claims.
Medical whiplash panels at risk of being insurers' 'captives' MP tells Commons
Independent medical panels were criticised in a parliamentary debate yesterday on motor insurance and whiplash claims, as being at risk of becoming 'captives' of the insurance industry.
Legal Update: Whiplash Claims: Lack of action by government on small claims limit gives time for constructive talks
Alistair Kinley says the government’s latest motor measures have little connection to insurance claims and whiplash and there is a failure to implement Transport Select Committee recommendations.
Insurers frustrated as MoJ defers increase in small claims track threshold
Justice Secretary confirms medical expert panels will be introduced for whiplash.
Biba supports whiplash move
The British Insurance Brokers’ Association has welcomed the announcement today by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling to establish independent medical panels to assess whiplash injuries.
Expert panels won’t deter fraudsters says Smart Witness
The Ministry of Justice’s plan to introduce independent medical panels for reviewing whiplash claims is set to fail, according to road accident firm Smart Witness.
LV disappointed at delay in small claims decision
LV has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Justice’s decision to further consider whether the small claims court limit should be raised.
MoJ to introduce expert panels for whiplash claims
The Ministry of Justice has confirmed a package of measures, such as the introduction of independent medical panels, aiming to combat whiplash and reduce the cost of motor insurance premiums by £80.
Mass welcomes MoJ small claims deferral decision
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s announcement to defer its decision on the small claims limit for general damage claims.
Insurance lawyers welcome whiplash medical panel proposals
Claimants and defendant lawyers alike have welcomed the government’s plans to introduce independent medical panels for validating whiplash claims.
Whiplash: Choosing the right path
Several ideas have been suggested to alleviate insurers’ whiplash woes – but which method represents the best solution for all parties?
Claims management: Crackdown
Do new measures aimed at snuffing out poor practice by claims management companies go far enough?
Opinion: Treatment key to whiplash woes
Studies suggest early treatment of claimants could bring down the costs associated with whiplash.
C-Suite: Rewriting the law on fraud
Looking to France may help bring down claim numbers and prevent fraudsters escaping detection, says John O'Roarke.
Ethics: Do the right thing
The insurance industry may need a root and branch overhaul of its approach to ethics. But with claims that companies don’t actually understand the issue, the road to restoring trust is set to be rocky.
General Legal Protection MD speaks out on claims culture
The ease with which the current insurance claims system can be abused contributes to the compensation culture in the UK, General Legal Protection managing director André Scruton says.
View from the Top: Whiplash reform needs green light
With the current dysfunctional system playing into fraudsters’ hands, the government must take action.
Your say: Lack of MRI value for whiplash
Axa recently produced a whiplash report in which it advocated the use of MRIs in whiplash injury claims.
Axa echoes TSC criticism of pre-med whiplash offers
Axa has joined the Transport Select Committee in criticising some insurers for compounding the problem of inflated whiplash claims.
RSA's Brown says underlying result not as 'impressive' as headline figures
RSA’s improved commercial lines results are “overstated” according to UK and Western Europe chief executive Adrian Brown, who downplayed the results.
Whiplash claims doctor suspended for 12 months
The Yorkshire doctor who assisted motorists in making bogus whiplash claims has been suspended from practice for 12 months effective immediately.