BIBA Calls for Reduction in Notification Period in Whiplash Response
BIBA Head of Corporate Affairs,
BIBA also called for clarification that motorcyclists, pedal cyclists and pedestrians are not caught under the same definition of 'soft tissue injury'. The preferred definition by Government relates to 'occupants of a motor vehicle' and BIBA argues that injuries sustained by these groups tend to be more serious and less likely to be subject to fraud.
Thornley continued: "BIBA members told us that injuries suffered by pedestrians, pedal cyclists and motorcyclists tend to be more serious than for many of those for occupants of motor vehicles and less likely to be presented as fraud. Therefore, it seems sensible for the Government to exclude these groups from the reforms."
BIBA also called for the Government to identify a suitable legislative vehicle to bring claims management companies under the regulation of the
Thornley concluded: "BIBA pressed the case for CMC regulation in the Brady review and we were pleased with the outcome; however, the timetable for actioning this is too long. We believe this will have a huge impact on reducing fraudulent claims and call upon Government to speed this process up by identifying a Bill in which to make the necessary legislative changes needed."
The consultation has now closed and Government has promised to respond by Friday
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