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British insurers and your car accident claim

Andy Thorogood — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:13:57 +0000

Got a car accident claim? Well look out...

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The AXA man and the Straw man claim there is no such thing as whiplash in the land of Oz….

Andy Thorogood — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:44:21 +0000

Apparently, a few days ago, in the mythical land of Oz, the AXA man (distant relation to the Tin man) and the Straw man presented a wizard idea to an invited audience. ‘There is no such thing as whiplash’, they declared, ‘even if it existed, which it doesn’t, it doesn’t hurt. If you think something might be wrong and […]

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The Dave-Vince Code: an alchemist’s cookbook for workplace injury and social injustice.

Andy Thorogood — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 15:02:00 +0000

Image: Zimbio 'Occult futurists', Prime Minister David Cameron (Dave) and Business Secretary Vince Cable (Vince), have together developed a secret plan 'The Dave-Vince Code' which is designed to dismantle health and safety legislation in the UK on...

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Secrets and lies – The dysfunctional car insurance meerkat (and other animals)

Andy Thorogood — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:57:00 +0000

BBC Images Monday's Dispatches investigation on Channel 4, presented by Harry Wallop certainly packed a punch and was a welcome riposte to the insurance lobby's PR deluge of misinformation, miscreancy and mendacity. We hope it is the first of many...

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Understanding “Pieces of Eight” in Modern Legal Context

Andy Thorogood — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:58:00 +0000

Photo: The Telegraph Is it now any port in a storm for under-pressure insurer Admiral? Saturday's Telegraph reported that Admiral, the FTSE 100 motor insurer, is considering branching into the legal sector as it "faces up to the loss of the lucrat...

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Jack Straw aimed a kick at the wrong target when he bemoaned activities of claims companies and lawyers in referral fee investigation.

Andy Thorogood — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:40:00 +0000

Jack Straw, ‘friend of the disadvantaged and champion of justice’ has attacked firms engaged in the referral fee 'racket' during a meeting of the Transport Committee last week. Motorists are being fleeced of 2billion a year in unnecessary ins...

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Myths and Facts About Claiming Compensation

Andy Thorogood — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:08:58 +0000

Another insurance industry 'compensation culture' myth. Myth Most people who claim compensation for personal injury are just looking for a source of extra money in a recession - they should just 'grin and bear it.' For people read 'the undeserving...

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Truth About Personal Injury Compensation Claims

Andy Thorogood — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:54:00 +0000

There has been a lot of recent press coverage aimed at perpetuating the myth of a compensation culture. Much of this PR effort has been orchestrated by the insurance industry and swallowed 'hook, link and sinker' by the government . We would like ...

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Referral Fees and Personal Injury Claims Explained

Andy Thorogood — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:26:00 +0000

How would you feel if your solicitor had sold your personal details to an insurance company, a claims management company, a car hire firm or a vehicle repair garage? ...Exactly. ...and how would you feel if your insurance company had sold your per...

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Banning referral fees for personal injury claims in the UK – who is to blame for increased car insurance premiums?

Andy Thorogood — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:31:00 +0000

According to the Association of British Insurers, motorists who have been in a road traffic accident are the main cause of increased car insurance premiums. Unfortunately for hurt and injured people, insurance companies are winning the public deba...

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