Citizens Advice has welcomed the ABI's call for a root-and-branch reform of the personal injury compensation system.
The ABI believes that the Compensation Bill should provide the starting point for the development of a simpler and quicker compensation process.
Teresa Perchard, director of policy at Citizens Advice, said: "The ABI's reform proposals are a refreshing, welcome initiative. The current system is too slow, complex and costly. It undervalues the importance of rehabilitation. Everyone involved in the current system must recognise that reform is needed to ensure genuine claimants get the care and compensation they deserve more quickly. We hope this Government will commit to finding a better system for injury victims."
Justin Jacobs, the ABI's head of liability insurance, said: "The current system is not working effectively. Genuine claimants are losing out as a result. Our proposals for reform put genuine claimants first, through a faster, simpler compensation process, while ensuring that they obtain cost effective legal advice. The consensus for change is growing, and we are very pleased that Citizens Advice is joining us in the drive for reform."
