40AObjects—Part 5

#### 40A Objects—Part 5 40A Objects—Part 5 > The objects of this Part are: > > > (a) to ensure that claims are quickly brought to the attention of insurers: > > > > > (i) to enable early investigation and assessment of claims, and > > > > > (ii) to enable the early identification of the nature and severity of the injuries sustained in the motor accident and of the likely treatment and rehabilitation needs of the injured person, and > > > > > (iii) so that insurers can readily predict claim frequency and hence make appropriate provision for the calculation of premiums, and > > > > > (iv) to enable accident victims to receive prompt treatment and rehabilitation and prompt payment of lost earnings where liability is clear, and > > > (b) to promote negotiation between the parties and, by means of alternate dispute resolution, to ensure that the resolution of disputed claims by the courts is kept to a minimum, and > > > (c) to underscore the need to deter and prevent the making of fraudulent and exaggerated claims. > > **s 40A:** Ins 1995 No 66, Sch 1 \[11\].