Rule 8 Amendment of Part 16

In rule 16.3—

(a)

in paragraph (3)—

(i)

for “paragraph (3A)” substitute “paragraphs (3A) and (3AA); and

(ii)

in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), for “£1,000” substitute “£1,500”; and

(b)

after paragraph (3A), insert—

“(3AA)
Where—

(a)
a claim for personal injuries arises from a road traffic accident; and

(b)
rule 26.6A applies to that claim,

the claimant must state in the claim form whether the amount which the claimant expects to recover as general damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity is—

(i)
not more than £1,000; or

(ii)
more than £1,000.”.