Motor Accident Injuries Act 2019
58Meaning of application period—ch 2
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58 Meaning of application period—ch 2 application period, for an application for defined benefits, means— (a) for a person injured in a motor accident—the period of 13 weeks beginning on the date of the motor accident; or Note 1 The person may be entitled to income replacement benefits, treatment and care benefits and quality of life benefits. Note 2 The person would be able to make an additional later application for quality of life benefits (see s 137). (b) for a person who has paid, or is liable to pay, the funeral expenses of a person who died as a result of a motor accident— the period of 13 weeks beginning on the date of the injured person’s death; or Note The person may be entitled to funeral benefits (see s 178). (c) for the dependant or personal representative of a person who died as a result of a motor accident—the period of 13 weeks beginning on the date of the injured person’s death. Note The dead person’s dependants may be entitled to death benefits (see s 169).