To introduce a simplified claims procedure for personal injury claims similar to that for road traffic incidents under # 10,000 on a fixed costs basis. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
Speaking to Premier, he said: «If you go to a whole number of road traffic incidents, for example, and have to help people or deal with death; one you might be able to cope with but if you have to do it week in week out - that's an issue.» (premierchristianity.com)
The proposals, which look to increase the small claims limit for personal injury claims from # 1,000 to # 5,000 for all those involved in road traffic incidents, would mean that thousands of injured cyclists would be unable to recover their legal costs and therefore be denied access to justice. (britishcycling.org.uk)