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The Pre-Action Protocol for Work Injury Claims | UK Guide

What is the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims?

What is the EL/PL Low Value Protocol and when does it apply?

claims valued under £25,000 for EL, £10,000 for PL; Portal process; Stages 1, 2 and 3

Stage 1 — letter of claim and acknowledgement (5 business days)

Stage 2 — investigation period (30 business days) and insurer response

What happens if the insurer denies liability?

Stage 3 — court process for quantum disputes

What if a claim exceeds the Protocol thresholds?

Costs consequences of failing to follow the Protocol

Why the Protocol benefits claimants

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Sources

  1. Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims (MoJ, 2015)
  2. EL/PL Protocol (MoJ, 2013, as amended)
  3. CPR Part 45 (fixed costs)
  4. CPR Part 36

This guide is editorial information about UK law. It is not legal advice and does not create a solicitor–client relationship. For advice on your circumstances, speak to a regulated personal-injury solicitor.