Legal expenses insurers oppose small claims limit increase

The Legal Expenses Insurance Group (LEIG) has voiced strong opposition to any increase in the small claims limit for personal injury claims. Research by the Group concludes it would be highly detrimental to claimants for the personal injury small claim limit to be increased. “The personal injury limit has not increased since 1991 and for very good reasons,” said LEIG. “The Group believes these remain even more valid today following the withdrawal of legal aid and compensation reforms introduced and planned for the next --year or two.”