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ROAD TRANSPORT (THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE) ACT 2008 (NO. 1 OF 2008) - SECT 72

Entitlement to early payment—injured person to give forms to insurer within 28 days

    (1)     A person is entitled to payment for medical expenses under this chapter in relation to a motor accident if—

        (a)     the person is an injured person for the accident; and

        (b)     the following documents are given to the injured person's insurer not later than 28 days after the motor accident:

              (i)     a motor accident notification form for the accident that includes a declaration by or for the person that the motor accident was not caused wholly or mainly by the fault of the person;

              (ii)     a motor accident medical report for the accident.

    (2)     However, an injured person is entitled to payment for medical expenses under this chapter in relation to a motor accident only if—

        (a)     a police officer attended the motor accident; or

        (b)     the motor accident was reported to a police officer by or for the injured person.



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