I got in work early today to prepare some files for completion. This isn’t unusual and many of the team members get in early to prepare for busy days or to sort out a particular problem.
Instead though, I thought, I’d cover off a thought that has been floating around in my head for some time.
I don’t like Personal Injury Claims.
Let me clarify. I really do believe that if someone is genuinely injured then they should be able to make a reasonable claim against the person who was careless.
What I don’t like is the fact that the UK is becoming the compensation capital of the world and I think that the constant barrage of telling people “it’s never your own fault – blame someone, get money” is driving businesses to distraction.
At what stage will people ever realise that sometimes stuff happens. Sometimes, it’s just your own fault or sometimes, they don’t have an issue.
I dare say in the legal profession we are judged more harshly than others and some might say this is because we are paid more but in conveyancing for sure that is not the case.
If we get it wrong (and it can happen to the best of us) then lets resolve it – let’s put it right and stop rushing around looking for compensation. Let’s learn that compensation can be justified but apply some of the common sense that the UK used to have in abundance.
So, my final thought of today; where does it end? I for one am going to claim from my partner for being late getting ready tonight. I’m going to write to the Spousal Ombudsman and see if they will accept the fact that she should have straightened her hair earlier and I’m seeking a monetary award for the fact I was stressed and inconvenienced by the fact she wore wedges rather than heels.