PIAB for and against
One year after the introduction of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board, opinion is divided on its efficiency.
Consumers have decided that the PIAB is the quickest and cheapest way to go, writes chief executive Patricia Byron
The Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB) has made its first awards, one year after its setup. The independent statutory body is charged with reducing the costs and time of delivering compensation, and delivering the same level of compensation as heretofore.
Over 80 per cent of its awards have been accepted by claimants and respondents. ...
