Book of Quantum

The Book of Quantum serves as a reference guide in the Irish legal and insurance systems to assess compensation values for personal injury claims. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board in Ireland published it to provide guidelines on appropriate compensation for various injuries, such as broken bones, whiplash, or soft tissue damage.

The book categorises injuries and assigns compensation based on severity and long-term impact. Its purpose was to ensure consistency and transparency in personal injury awards, helping similar injuries receive similar compensation amounts.

Although the Book of Quantum played a crucial role in personal injury assessments for years, the Judicial Guidelines, introduced in 2021, have replaced it. These guidelines now dominate the assessment process, offering a revised framework aimed at reducing insurance costs by lowering compensation for minor injuries.