This is just crazy

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slick

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Read this and weep.......does anyone know if public liability insurance would cover this claim? And is there any policies that a private individual can buy that would do the same ? ( Ignoring the farce better known as the Police)

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/policewoman-sues-man-called-999-131312094.html
 
Such a joke, it should be thrown out, surely the police have their own insurance to cover work place injuries?

Next will they be suing criminals for having to chase them over a fence that cut their leg?
 
Just plain wrong. Saw another report earlier in the week of a copper suing somebody who had their car stolen because he got hurt chasing the scrot who knicked it.
 
srhutch said:
Just plain wrong. Saw another report earlier in the week of a copper suing somebody who had their car stolen because he got hurt chasing the scrot who knicked it.
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You are joking aren't you?
It's getting more like America every day.
I'm getting pi--ed off with all these calls I get about hearing ,I say you'll have to speak louder cos I can't hear you! :rofl:
 
Although the guy is personally named, it will be his business insurance that will have cover for PL insurance so won't be his problem if the claim is successful.
Makes a good story for the news hacks, however.
 
With any luck the insurance company will contest it. The police normally turn up with a utility belt that would put Batman to shame and they normally carry a maglite that could be used as an offensive weapon. Where was her fecking torch!?!

You can't help but think this is just another opportunistic money grab. :thumbsdown:
 
The notion that we're entitled to be "compensated" for anything bad that happens to us is ludicrous, and will only force the cost of living upwards for everyone.

She's a copper - she knows there are risks. I doubt she was actually hurt at all. However, I have no doubt she was influenced by an ambulance chasing lawyer who will have fabricated injuries for her on the promise of a fat compensation cheque..... She should no better :thumbsdown:
 
That is ridiculous and surely she would not get anywhere with that claim?! She was out doing her job, if anything she should be suing her employer! And good luck with that
 
Zed_Steve said:
micz4 said:
Sack her
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She would then sue for unfair dismissal :roll:

This must be an April Fool???? A complete joke whatever :x
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That is what I thought as well but was posted yesterday, maybe someone got ahead of themselves
 
You can't defend your self by beating attacker with the knife , because you will be arrested and mug become the victim ,from now you can't call police either . :lol:
 
Derby Z4 said:
srhutch said:
Just plain wrong. Saw another report earlier in the week of a copper suing somebody who had their car stolen because he got hurt chasing the scrot who knicked it.
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You are joking aren't you?
It's getting more like America every day.
I'm getting pi--ed off with all these calls I get about hearing ,I say you'll have to speak louder cos I can't hear you! :rofl:
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Not joking

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-21168310
 
I've been involved in these no-win-no-fee type claims before as a witness, i was fuming at how the system works at the time.

Essentially i stood up in court, gave my view of what happened and at no point was there any question of whether there was fault or not, it was simply a meeting to discuss the exchange of money, and to agree how much.

I suspect it's cheaper to settle immediately than to pursue it - hence the creation of this stupid 'industry' that's costing us all millions now in insurance premiums.

She should be sacked, as should anyone who thinks no-win-no-fee is acceptable for 'accidents' at work, rather than missconduct or failure of an employer. People can't seem to help chasing the carrot that's dangled infront of them by these awful businesses. I stick them in the same category as payday loans companies, who can go and shove their 2000+% interest somewhere the sun doesnt shine!

IMO. anyway. :)
 
This is beyond a joke.

Maybe i should sue the council... as when my rubbish was collected i wheeled my wheely bin to my back garden, and the lid got blown and bruised the back of my hand.
 
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