Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
157WPI 10% or more—injured person entitled to make motor
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157 WPI 10% or more—injured person entitled to make motor accident claim 10%; and (c) the injured person is entitled to make a motor accident claim in (b) the person’s WPI is assessed as at least 10%; and
(c) the injured person is entitled to make a motor accident claim in (c) explaining the consequences of accepting the offer, including— (i) that the person is entitled to make a motor accident claim in relation to the motor accident; and (ii) that if the person accepts the offer and makes a motor accident claim, the person is not entitled to damages for loss of quality of life under chapter 5 (Motor accident injuries—common law damages); and (d) telling the person that the person must, by the due date—
(5) If the injured person accepts the offer— (a) the injured person’s application for quality of life benefits is taken to have been finally dealt with; and of quality of life benefits payable for their WPI under (6) If the injured person does not notify the insurer, and give the insurer the second WPI report, by the due date, the injured person’s— (a) application for quality of life benefits is taken to have been finally dealt with; and (b) entitlement to quality of life benefits in relation to the motor accident ends. (7) The relevant insurer must take all reasonable steps to notify the injured person about the due date and the consequences of failing to notify the insurer as stated in the notice under subsection (3) by the due date. 1 including information in the written notice under s (3) about the due date and the consequences of failing to notify the insurer by the due date 2 sending the injured person a reminder notice before the due date complying notice of claim—see section 257. due date means the later of— (a) 5 years after the date of the motor accident; and (b) 26 weeks after the person receives the notice; and
(c) if the injured person gives a complying notice of claim— 6 weeks after the date the claim is finally decided.