§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what is the maximum time after which personal injury insurance compensation may no longer be pursued; and what plans he has to alter this period. [27904]
§ Mr. Jonathan EvansThe limitation period in respect of claims between an insurer and an insured person arising out of their contract is six years, subject to any stipulation in the contract to the contrary. The normal period in respect of claims for compensation for personal injury against the person causing the injury is three years from the date on which the cause of action accrued or the date of the plaintiffs knowledge. The Law Commission is at present reviewing limitation periods generally.