Flurry of compensation claims hit Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council has been massively hit by a wave of compensation claims worth up to £1.6 millions, it has been revealed.
Reports said the rise in claims followed increasing number of incidents involving pedestrians who slip or tumble on the city’s pavements over the last four years.
A little over £1000 was paid at least each of the claimants, claimed the report, adding that the figures were highly likely to rise given that many of the cases were yet to be settled.
The bill, often shouldered by taxpayers in the country, reflects the growing incidents of what has been described as ‘compensation culture’ across Britain.
But analysts have opined that the culture is being encouraged by no win no fee solicitors who usually advise victims of incidents to seek compensation and get legal support without making any payment up-front.
Another school of thought not long ago also said those responsible for taking care of pavement are not doing enough, suggesting that councils are more interested in paying claims than preventing accidents.
Updated on 25/02/2009