Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
140Insurer believes injuries not stabilised—up to 4 years
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140 Insurer believes injuries not stabilised—up to 4 years 6 months after motor accident (b) reasonably believes that the person’s injuries have not stabilised; and (c) it is less than 4 years and 6 months after the date of the motor (2) The relevant insurer must give the injured person a written notice telling the person— (a) that the insurer believes the person’s injuries have not stabilised; and (b) the reasons for the belief; and (c) that the insurer recommends that the WPI assessment be delayed until the injuries have stabilised; and (d) that the injured person may request a WPI assessment be carried out immediately but the insurer will not pay for a further assessment if the assessment confirms that person’s injuries have not stabilised. (3) If the injured person requests a WPI assessment be carried out immediately, the relevant insurer must refer the injured person to an authorised IME provider for a WPI assessment.