Personal injury award values drop by €118m in past two years

New guidelines introduced a range of compensation payments for neck injuries, from the most minor (€500) to the most severe (€150,000).

The amount paid out in personal injuries awards in the past two years has fallen by €118m.

The annual report of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board says the fall in payouts has been partly driven by a decrease in the volume of claims received, and a reduction in accidents during the Covid-19 pandemic.