Government Plans to Crack Down on Fraudulent Whiplash Claims

The government crackdown on false whiplash claims is set to save drivers £50 a year on their insurance premiums as firms vow to make cuts.

Government reforms to raise the upper limit for personal injury suits in small claims courts, from £1,000 to £5,000, promises to end the right to cash compensation for minor whiplash injuries. As a result of the clampdown on fraudulent whiplash claims, drivers are in line for a £50 insurance bonus as insurers vow to pass on savings.

James Dalton, of the Association of British Insurers, said:

"The Government reforms are a significant breakthrough in tackling the UK's compensation culture and are good news for motorists."

Labour MP Graham Stringer, who sits on the Transport Select Committee, said:

"We have done a number of inquiries into this and there is no doubt there have been scams between some lawyers, some insurance firms and some criminals that have led to higher premiums."

If you've been involved in an accident and want to make a claim for compensation, contact our injury solicitors on 0800 811 844 for advice.

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