» Liability for Accident Injury Compensation Claims

Addressing the Institute of Public Policy on Thursday, Prime Minister Blair cited a "wholly disproportionate attitude" towards risk as creating immense pressure for public bodies and services. Normal risks are part of life, Blair emphasized, citing two examples of public bodies that altered their normal routines so as to reduce their exposure to legal action from private citizens.
The first was the case of a local council removing their hanging baskets because of the fear that they might fall and injure someone. The second was a Cotswold village that pulled its seesaws because they were judged to be a danger under EU regulations. In both cases, there had been no accidents.

» Claiming Compensation for Children's Accident Injuries

Over £80,000 has been paid out in compensation by Norfolk County Council to children who have hurt themselves at school in accidents over the last five years. The payments include £10,000 for falling from a climbing frame, and £6,500 for trapping a finger in a door.
Schools are becoming increasingly worried about such claims for compensation. Schools watchdog Ofsted said last year, "Too many schools do not take children on outdoor activities because they fear they would be sued if there was an accident."

» Insurance Compensation Claims

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is recommending changes in the personal injury claims procedure. According to them, the current process is cumbersome and complex. Claims are delayed unduly and legal fees have become exorbitant.
They feel that the current system discourages many people with legitimate injuries to claim what is rightfully due to them because of fear and misunderstanding of the system. On the other hand, AIB believe that people who have learned how to work the system are filing exaggerated claims that they believe need to be discouraged with punitive actions. AIB is calling for an independent arbitration system similar to the one set up last year in Ireland.

» How to Claim Compensation in the UK

In the United Kingdom, if you are accidentally injured due to someone else's negligence, then you have the right to file an accident claim in order to receive money for the costs associated with your injuries. U.K. law is written such that the person that injured a claimant, whether directly or by failing to take some action, will have to make restitution for the injuries that their actions caused. The process of filing and processing accident claims can be a bit different depending on the amount of your injury claim and the level of complexity of the case.
If injuries claims are made in an amount that is less than £5000, then the court will usually send the case to the Small Claims Track (SCT). However, most injury claims in Great Britain exceed this amount. The SCT is more often used for people what have claimed against faulty services, faulty goods, or arguments with employers over wages or money due.