Queensland Consolidated Acts

PERSONAL INJURIES PROCEEDINGS ACT 2002 - SECT 80

80 Special provision for notification of claims in relation to injuries to children arising out of medical treatment

(1) This section applies if the day mentioned for a claim in section 20C(1)(a) or (b) occurred before the commencement and a period of limitation has not ended in relation to the claim.

(2) For section 20C(1)(a), the day when the parent or legal guardian knew or ought reasonably to have known that the personal injury had occurred, is taken to be the date of commencement.

(3) For section 20C(1)(b), the day the parent or legal guardian first consults a lawyer about the possibility of seeking damages for the personal injury, is taken to be the day 18 months after the date of commencement.