Investigation of traffic accidents still needed

IN principle, the setting up of Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) would appear to be a good thing, in that it could shorten cases for plaintiffs where liability is not an issue.

However, particularly in my own area of expertise, motor vehicle and road traffic accidents, investigation is necessary, very often on behalf of both parties. I have the following concerns re PIAB.

1. The injured party is not encouraged to have any technical investigation of the vehicles involved, or indeed the scene of the accident.