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Road Traffic (Accident Compensation) Bill

To provide for no-fault compensation for personal injury in road traffic accidents where liability cannot be established

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

27 November 2008

In Plain English

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The Road Traffic (Accident Compensation) Bill would create a no-fault system for personal injuries in road traffic accidents where liability cannot be established. This means injured people could receive compensation even when fault cannot be proven, helping to speed up settlements and reduce the stress of seeking redress. The aim is to ensure quicker, straightforward access to compensation for victims in cases where liability is unclear.

Key Points

Introduces a no-fault compensation scheme for personal injuries in road traffic accidents where liability cannot be established.
Sets out who can claim, how claims are made, and how the compensation scheme is funded and administered.
Aims to speed up payments and reduce the burden of fault-based disputes on victims and the courts.
Could affect insurers, claims handling, and related road-safety programmes.

Progress

Current stage is the second reading in the House of Commons. If it passes this stage, it would move on to detailed scrutiny in a committee before progressing to further stages in both Houses.

Who is affected?

Injured road users (drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedestrians) in cases where liability is not establishedFamilies and dependants of those injured or killedPeople who would otherwise have to prove fault to receive compensationInsurance providers and claims handlersHealthcare providers treating road traffic injuriesRoad safety organisations and related support services

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