by jhmclaims | May 22, 2014 | Claims Handling
There is an increasing pressure from the Courts and the Ministry of Justice for parties to use Alternative Dispute Resolution, or Mediation rather than taking their disputes to trial. This trend predates the Jackson Report, but was certainly encouraged by it....
by jhmclaims | Mar 31, 2014 | Claims Handling
People sometimes think they are saving money by relying on their insurers or, if uninsured, waiting until they get a claim and then going to a solicitor. How much does a claim cost without the services of a claims handler? Most claims for injuries cost over £1000,...
by jhmclaims | Mar 8, 2014 | Claims Handling
People sometimes ask whether my services are necessary or cost effective. Here are answers to some of the more specific questions you might be thinking about. What if you are not be insured? Employers Liability Insurance is a legal requirement if you employ anyone,...
by jhmclaims | Sep 12, 2013 | Claims Handling
If a claim arises you will need to be sure whether the place where accident happened was your responsibility or that of your neighbour, tenant or other party. And accidents often happen in entrances, on boundary fences or on forecourts. Knowing the boundaries and the...
by jhmclaims | Sep 12, 2013 | Claims Handling
In some recent years the number of motor claims went up although the number of accidents went down! This is probably because more people were claiming for injuries even in minor accidents. Some of these claims could have been genuine! A motor fraudster may target an...
by jhmclaims | Aug 1, 2013 | Claims Handling
This question has not yet come before the UK Courts, but it probably will some day. Meanwhile, there have recently been two complaints to the Australian Advertising Standards Board based on misleading and illegal statements which were put on companies’ Facebook pages...
