Injuries from accidents are not always related to a typical whiplash movement. The court is not impeded by law from awarding compensation that reflects the cumulative impact of the injuries suffered.

In the end, however, the courts will have to decide the best way to deal with mixed injuries, and we believe that the courts’ expertise will be able to resolve these disputes on a day-to-day basis.

The Ministry of Justice is aware of the work carried out by the working group of cross-sector experts on mixed injuries. They favour the principle of industry collaboration to enhance the claim process for the injured.