The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021
These Regulations specify, by way of a tariff, the total amount of damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity that a court may award for road traffic accident (‘RTA’) related whiplash injuries of up to two-years duration and any minor psychological injuries suffered on the same occasion. The Regulations permit the court to award a maximum uplift of 20% on those damages in exceptional circumstances.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
26 May 2021
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In force
31 May 2021
Enabling power
A draft of these Regulations has been laid before Parliament in accordance with sections 3(12), 5(6) and 6(5) of the Civil Liability Act 2018, and has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
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