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Small Claims Track Limit – Employers and Public Liability Claims

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It has been announced that the small claims limit for non-RTA cases will increase to £1,500 instead of £2,000. The change will take effect from April 2022.

The new £5,000 limit for RTA claims takes effect from 31 May 2021.

Lord Wolfson said: ‘Pausing its implementation for 12 months will enable greater focus to be placed on the commencement of the whiplash reforms and the launch of the new Official Injury Claim service for claimants on 31 May 2021.’

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Whiplash reforms update

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Whiplash reform details have now been published and are due to come into force on 31st May.

The reforms consist of a new portal and incremental tariffs for soft tissue injuries arising from RTAs. The tariffs range from £240 to £4,215 depending on the duration of the injury together with a further fixed sum where there are accompanying minor psychological injuries. Uplifts of up to 20% can apply in exceptional circumstances.

RTA claims for accidents on or after 31st May 2021 where the claim for pain, suffering and loss of amenity is less than £5,000 will fall within the new small claims track portal and costs will not be recoverable. Exceptions include claims for children or protected parties. The overall small claims limit remains at £10,000.

Helen Spalding is an Associate in the Costs and Litigation Funding Department at Clarion. You can contact her at helen.spalding@clarionsolicitors.com or on 0113 288 5639.