Section 3.39 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Limitation on statutory benefits in relation to certain mental harm

Part 3 (Mental harm) of the Civil Liability Act 2002 applies to the payment of statutory benefits under this Part in connection with an injury in the same way as it applies to the award of damages in connection with an injury, subject to any necessary modifications and to any modifications prescribed by the regulations.

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Related sections

s 3.36 — No statutory benefits for at-fault driver or owner if vehicle uninsured
s 3.37 — No statutory benefits payable to injured person who commits serious driving offence
s 3.38 — Reduction of weekly statutory benefits after 12 months for contributory negligence
s 3.40 — Effect of recovery of damages on statutory benefits
s 3.41 — Vocational and return to work support provided by Authority
s 3.42 — Statutory benefits claim cannot be redeemed

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