The purpose of the rules was to provide statutory compensation for the pneumoconiosis suffered in this injury. Where therefore that person received damages for the same injury, the benefits received were to be deducted from the damages before payment.
Citations:
Times 22-Jun-2000, Gazette 29-Jun-2000
Statutes:
Pneumoconiosis etc (Workers Compensation) Act 1979
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Damages, Personal Injury, Benefits
Updated: 10 May 2022; Ref: scu.78120