A new proposed claims register should focus on outing “trip and trick” claimants, says a leading insurance broker.
“Current legislation and insurance claims practice protects serial claimants and pseudo thieves over law-abiding businesses and motorists,” said Jonathan Hehir, managing director of the CFM Group.
The most recent statistics show there were 8,906 application for public liability claims to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board in 2015 – up from 7,251 in 2010. Limerick comes third highest in Ireland with 170 awards in 2015.
“While most of these would be genuine cases – if even a fraction were false then that could be several businesses in Limerick that suffer the consequences – and the livelihood of these business owners that could be in trouble,” said Mr Hehir.