By John Fleming -
Snapshot
- The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Claims) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 November 2016 bringing with it significant changes to costs in the area.
- The provisions operate in relation to all claims made on or after 1 November 2016 regardless of any prior cost agreement.
- Clause 6 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2015 continues to regulate maximum costs for legal services provided to a claimant or an insurer in a motor accidents matter together with certain non-legal costs.
The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Claims) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 November 2016 bringing with it significant changes to costs in the area. The provisions operate in relation to all claims made on or after 1 November 2016 regardless of any prior cost agreement.
Clause 6 of the Motor Accidents Compensation Regulation 2015 (‘the MACR’) continues to regulate maximum costs for legal services provided to a claimant or an insurer in a motor accidents matter together with certain non-legal costs.