The UK government has been accused of valuing damage to cars as greater than to human lives after a bill introduced by Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Liz Truss included a cap on whiplash compensation. The bill also raises the small claims limit for whiplash injuries from £2,000 to £5,000. In an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Grayling said that while he was “sympathetic” to those who suffered injuries, it would be wrong if people were forced into bankruptcy.
The UK government has been accused of valuing damage to cars as greater than to human lives after a bill introduced by Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor Liz Truss included a cap on whiplash compensation. The bill also raises the small claims limit for whiplash injuries from £2,000 to £5,000. While lawyers are arguing that some claimants could be left undercompensated and that the reform will not lead to a reduction in premiums, the insurance industry believes the move will reduce fraudulent claims.