Riot Compensation for Businesses

Posted: Friday, 12 August 2011 @ 10:05

Many businesses and indeed anyone who has suffered loss as a result of the recent riots may find that they are not insured. Most insurance policies exclude losses caused by riots.

But there is a possible source of compensation, if only for damage to buildings. The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 covers loss to buildings and allows claims against the Police provided they are submitted within 14 days. It has been reported that the Prime Minister David Cameron has stated that this will be increased to 42 days. Many insurers will pursue these claims on behalf of their insured, but anyone wishing to claim must do so quicky.

A useful article appeared in the Publican's Morning Advertiser, the trade press for pubs bars hotels and other licensed premises, with a link to a compensation form. Follow the link.

http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/91395?dm_i=A9M,I2LG,17JY33,1GW89,1

So anyone who has suffered damage should contact their insurers immediately and find out if they will submit the claim on their behalf, and provide full details oif the claim. If not, a claim should be submitted to the Police Authority as a matter of urgency.

Nigel Musgrove

Business Solicitor

0845 003 5639

For free advice on this topic please call us on 0845 003 5639.

This blog is not intended to constitute legal advice, nor is it intended to be a complete and authoritative statement of the law, and what we say might be out of date by the time you read it. You should always seek legal advice to confirm whether or how any information in this article applies to your particular situation. We offer a free telephone consultation to discuss your particular circumstances.

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Thank you. Your response is great, very straight to the point! Hopefully this will bring an end to the matter. I will certainly be recommending your services as I am very impressed with the prompt dealing of this matter.
Janet Burbidge

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