What tariff is used to price whiplash injuries?
The reforms have changed the tariff that is used to value whiplash injuries. The award of compensation is determined solely by the duration of the injury. Whether or not there were psychological symptoms.
Courts can also apply a 20% increase to tariff awards in “exceptional circumstances”(DAMAGES, ENGLAND AND WALES LEGAL SERVICES, ENGLAND AND WALES, 2021).
| Duration Of Injury | Lower Tariff | Upper Tariff (with Psychological Injuries) |
|---|---|---|
| Not more than 3 months | £240 | £260 |
| More than 3 months but not more than 6 months | £495 | £520 |
| More than 6 months but not more than 9 months | £840 | £895 |
| More than 9 months but not more than 12 months | £1,320 | £1,390 |
| More than 12 months but not more than 15 months | £2,040 | £2,125 |
| More than 15 months but not more than 18 months | £3,005 | £3,100 |
| More than 18 months but not more than 24 months | £4,215 | £4,345 |
