Pre-action protocol

The pre-action protocol is a prescribed set of standards that all parties in a personal injury claim must follow before the claim can go to court. The protocol sets out a mandatory process that encourages the early sharing of information and alternative ways to settle the matter without going to court.

The pre-action protocol is followed with most personal injury claims with the exception of clinical negligence, industrial disease, and other disease-related claims and low-value road traffic accident claims.

Read more about the Pre-Action Protocol for Personal Injury Claims at the Ministry of Justrice

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

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Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.