211SOI assessment—provision of information

211 SOI assessment—provision of information (1) This section applies if an authorised IME provider arranges for an independent medical examiner or independent assessor to carry out an SOI assessment of an injured person. (2) The injured person must give the authorised IME provider and the person carrying out the assessment (the assessor)— (a) all information in the injured person’s possession that is relevant to the SOI assessment; and (b) any other information the authorised IME provider or assessor reasonably requires for the SOI assessment.

(3) The relevant insurer for the motor accident must give the authorised IME provider and the assessor— (a) all information in the insurer’s possession that is relevant to the SOI assessment; and (b) a copy of any WPI reports in the insurer’s possession; and (c) any other information the authorised IME provider or assessor reasonably requires for the SOI assessment. (4) The information must be given to the authorised IME provider and the assessor at least 10 days before the day the assessor is to carry out the SOI assessment. (5) The assessor may decline to carry out the SOI assessment if the injured person or the insurer fails to give any information reasonably required by the authorised IME provider or assessor.