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Road Traffic Accident (Personal Injury) (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to raise to £25,000 the upper limit for awards for road traffic accident personal injury claims introduced under the simplified claims procedure.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Bill would raise the maximum award for road traffic accident personal injury claims that are handled under the simplified claims procedure to £25,000. It targets lower-value, straightforward cases to speed up payouts and reduce complexity. The measure is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

  • Raises the upper limit for awards under the simplified road traffic accident personal injury claims to £25,000.
  • Applies to claims made under the simplified claims procedure (lower-value, straightforward cases).
  • Introduced by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative MP).
  • Originating in the Commons; current stage is the 2nd reading.
  • If enacted, could affect claimants, insurers and legal professionals handling lower-value RTA claims.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. Its first reading took place on 21 October 2010; it has not yet progressed beyond the 2nd reading.

Who is affected?

Road traffic accident claimants with personal injuries under the simplified procedureInsurers and claims-handling firmsPersonal injury lawyers specialising in RTA claims

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

21 Oct 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Road Traffic Accident (Personal Injury) (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.