Which protocol is relevant if a claim leaves the initial low value protocol or is unsuitable?

Which protocol is relevant if a claim leaves the initial low value protocol or is unsuitable?

• A. RTA small claims
• B. PI protocol
• C. Employer liability protocol
• D. High value protocol

Answer: (B)

When a personal injury claim isn’t suitable for or leaves the low value personal injury (LVPI) route, the standard Personal Injury Protocol applies. LVPI is a streamlined route for simple, low-value PI claims; once a claim falls outside that scope—whether because it’s not suitable for LVPI or it’s likely to be higher value or more complex—the PI Protocol governs the pre-action steps. It sets out requirements for early information exchange, medical evidence, a timetable, cost budgeting, and attempts at early settlement before proceedings. The other protocols cover different claim types (for example, employer liability claims or high-value PI claims) and aren’t the default path when LVPI isn’t appropriate.

When a personal injury claim isn’t suitable for or leaves the low value personal injury (LVPI) route, the standard Personal Injury Protocol applies. LVPI is a streamlined route for simple, low-value PI claims; once a claim falls outside that scope—whether because it’s not suitable for LVPI or it’s likely to be higher value or more complex—the PI Protocol governs the pre-action steps. It sets out requirements for early information exchange, medical evidence, a timetable, cost budgeting, and attempts at early settlement before proceedings. The other protocols cover different claim types (for example, employer liability claims or high-value PI claims) and aren’t the default path when LVPI isn’t appropriate.