ABI reports 25% rise in injuries over five years.
The UK is the “whiplash capital of Europe” with 1,200 people injured every day – a 25% rise over the past five years.
The ABI, which released the figure in its report Tackling Whiplash: Prevention, Care, Compensation, has joined road safety groups in calling on the government to take action.
It found that 75% of motor personal injury claims in the UK are for whiplash, compared to an average of 40% in the rest of Europe.
The ABI wants better education for learner drivers, government guidance on treating and diagnosing the condition and faster compensation for victims.
Stephen Haddrill, the ABI’s director-general, said it wanted to work with several agencies to sort out a campaign on the problem.
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Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
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