Some people say society is becoming more litigious.
A driver was recently held to be negligent even though he hadn t exceeded the 30mph speed limit. In the particular circumstances, the court decided 30mph was too fast for the conditions. This case has a major impact for insurers who up until now have been understandably reluctant to settle claims where their driver was apparently within the law. A young boy was being taken home from school by his 15 year old brother. The younger brother was run over.