Accidents before 16 December 2004

In the case of accident victims injured in transport accidents occurring before 16 December 2004, the impairment benefit is worth approximately $1,441.22 for each impairment percentage point over 10.  No impairment benefit is payable for the first 10 impairment points. Accordingly, an impairment score of 20% would produce an impairment benefit of approximately $14,412.22.  The maximum that can be paid for accidents occurring before 16 December 2004 is currently $129,710.00.

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Accidents occurring on or after 16 December 2004

Accident victims injured in transport accidents occurring on or after 16 December 2004 are entitled to a considerably higher level of benefits. The benefit payable for an 11% impairment is $9,010.00 and it increases by $1,670.00 for each impairment point up to 19%. A 20% impairment produces a lump sum of $24,490.00 and each additional point up to 49% is worth $2,440.00. The maximum that can be paid for accidents occurring after on or after 16 December 2004 is currently $411,470.00.

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