Section 3.42 — Motor Accident Injuries Act 2017 (NSW)

Statutory benefits claim cannot be redeemed

A liability to pay all or any statutory benefits cannot be redeemed by payment to the claimant of a lump sum.

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Related sections

s 3.39 — Limitation on statutory benefits in relation to certain mental harm
s 3.40 — Effect of recovery of damages on statutory benefits
s 3.41 — Vocational and return to work support provided by Authority
s 3.43 — Recovery of overpayments of statutory benefits
s 3.44 — Statutory benefits determinations relating to fault etc not binding in relation to common law claims
s 3.45 — Special provisions relating to payment of statutory benefits for treatment and care by Lifetime Care and Support Authority as relevant insurer

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