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.

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.