Personal injuries claims down €30m

THERE has been a €30m reduction in personal injury claims to insurance companies since 2008, according to new figures from the Injuries Board.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2011 - 00:00

Stephen Rogers

Latest figures from InjuriesBoard.ie show that €187m compensation was awarded in 2010 in respect of 8,381 personal injury claimants.

Injuries Board chief executive Patricia Byron said the significant cost savings as a result of the reduction in personal injury claims should translate to lower insurance premiums for consumers and businesses.

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