Guidance
The whiplash tariff and minor psychological injuries
Details on the application of the whiplash tariff for road traffic accident related personal injury claims and guidance on relevant minor psychological injuries.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Ministry of Justice introduced the whiplash tariff on 31 May 2021. It is a fixed tariff of compensation for road traffic accident (RTA) related whiplash injuries lasting up to 2 years.
This guidance sets out details on the application of the whiplash tariff for road traffic accident related personal injury claims and guidance on relevant minor psychological injuries.
Updates to this page
Published 5 August 2025