Article 15 Amount of lump sum

Where one injury is sustained in one incident, the amount of the lump sum is the relevant amount, described in article 14 (2)(b), applicable to that injury.

Where the conditions in article 15A apply, that article shall apply in place of paragraphs (2) to (7).

Subject to paragraph (3), where more than one injury is sustained in one incident, the amount of the lump sum shall be calculated as follows—

and no further amount shall be paid where four or more injuries are sustained in one incident.

The total amount payable under paragraph (2) shall not exceed the amount specified at level 1 in column (a) of table 10.

Subject to paragraph (6) where—

In determining the further claim under paragraph (4) the Secretary of State may

Where the Secretary of State increases the amount of the lump sum awarded in respect of the first claim, account shall be taken of the amount of benefit paid in respect of the first claim and only the difference between the earlier award F3(including any award of additional lump sum) and the later award shall be paid.

Paragraph 6B applies where—

The first claim shall be recalculated pursuant to article 15A and the further claim determined pursuant to that article, save that account shall be taken of the amount of benefit paid in respect of the first claim and only the difference between the earlier award F6(including any award of additional multiple injury lump sum and any award of additional lump sum) and the later award shall be paid.

Paragraphs (4), (5) and (6) F7(6A) and (6B) shall not apply to a further claim for injury benefit referred to in paragraph (4)(a) unless that claim is made within the time specified in articles 39, 40 and 41 for making a claim.