New guidelines see personal injury award values drop by 40% since April

A report from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB), shows that 18% of awards are now under €5,000, while 30% are now between €5,000 and €10,000. Picture: Pexels

Personal injury awards have reduced by an average of 40% since the introduction of the new injuries guidelines in April.

A report from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board (PIAB), shows that 18% of awards are now under €5,000, while 30% are now between €5,000 and €10,000.