The Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948 permits injured parties to claim compensation for domestic care provided by family members or others due to their injuries. It grants courts the authority to consider the cost of private medical treatment while determining damages, even if state-provided treatment is available through the NHS. This legislation aimed to ensure fair recompense for personal injury victims, reflecting a recognition of the essential support that family and personal caregivers offer in rehabilitation and the financial impact on those assisting the injured.
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TAKE A FREE TRIALThe Law Reform (Personal Injuries) Act 1948 permits injured parties to claim compensation for domestic care provided by family members or others due to their injuries. It grants courts the authority to consider the cost of private medical treatment while determining damages, even if state-provided treatment is available through the NHS. This legislation aimed to ensure fair recompense for personal injury victims, reflecting a recognition of the essential support that family and personal caregivers offer in rehabilitation and the financial impact on those assisting the injured.
LexisNexis traffic light system shows the status of legislation and cases so you are always using up-to-date law while historical versioning and legislative timelines lets you see exactly what has changed in legislation over time.
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