219Effect of ACAT order affirming SOI report

219 Effect of ACAT order affirming SOI report (1) This section applies if the ACAT makes an order under section 218 (1) (a) affirming an SOI report in relation to a person injured in a motor accident. (2) The relevant insurer for the motor accident must pay the injured person the amount of quality of life benefits payable to the person under section 167 (Amount of quality of life benefits payable). Note The amount of quality of life benefits payable under s 167 depends on the injured person’s WPI, as assessed under s 141 or div 2.6.3.

Part 3.4 Significant occupational impact of injuries—miscellaneous Part 3.4 Significant occupational impact of injuries—miscellaneous 220 Effect of SOI assessment on motor accident claim Despite the Limitation Act 1985, section 16AA (Motor accident claims), a person injured in a motor accident who has had an SOI assessment has 3 months from the latest of the following dates to make a motor accident claim in relation to the motor accident: (a) if the injured person receives a notice under section 213 (4) (SOI report—injury has significant occupational impact)—the date of the notice; (b) if the ACAT makes an order under section 218 (1) (b)— (i) if no appeal from the order is made—the date the appeal period for the order ends; or (ii) if an appeal from the order is made—the date the appeal is finally decided.