Number of personal injuries claims up 6%

The number of personal injuries claims submitted to the Injuries Board increased by 6% to 33,561 last year but the number of compensation awards made were down compared to 2014.

Number of personal injuries claims up 6%

According to the board, the increase in claims — compared to 31,576 claims in 2014 — reflects increased economic and social activity.

The rise was expected given there are more people at work, higher traffic volumes, as well as and higher footfall in public areas.

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