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Accident Victim

Compensation Table

Compensation table for accidents occurring between January 1 and December 31, 2012
Compensation benefits Amounts
(1) When an accident victim who already receives an income replacement indemnity reaches age 65, the indemnity is reduced by 25% on that day, by 50% on the 66th birthday, by 75% on the 67th birthday and ceases being paid altogether on the 68th birthday.

(2) Starting on the scheduled date for the end of studies, students may be entitled to receive an indemnity based on $40,069 which corresponds to the average earnings of Québec workers for the year in progress.

(3) The Physician’s Report (Schedule 1) is no longer requested by the Société as of May 20, 2010.

(4) This report is used by the Société as of May 20, 2010.
Income replacement indemnity (1) 90% of the net income computed on the basis of a gross annual income not  exceeding $66,000.
Care allowance Weekly amount:
  • $403 for 1 person
  • $452 for 2 people
  • $499 for 3 people
  • $549 for 4 or more people
Lump-sum indemnity for students (2)
  • $4,826 per school year lost at elementary level
  • $8,856 at secondary school level
  • $8,856 per term lost at postsecondary level, up to $17,711 per year
Lump-sum for consequences such as loss of enjoyment of life, mental suffering and pain maximum of $225,822
 
Type of expenses Amounts
Care expenses Weekly maximum:
  • $122 for 1 person
  • $161 for 2 people
  • $204 for 3 people
  • $243 for 4 or more people
Home care expenses A maximum of $806 weekly for an accident victim whose state of health requires continuous care.
Availability allowance
  • $35 maximum for availability of 4 hours or less
  • $70 maximum for availability of more than 4 hours
Clothing
  • $400 maximum for dry-cleaning, repair or replacement of clothing
  • $1,000 for leather clothing or a helmet worn in a motorcycle accident
Contact lenses
  • $110 for replacement
  • Maximum $300 for purchase
Eyeglasses $100 for frames and the actual cost of lenses
Medical report
  • $25 maximum for a Physician’s Report (3)
  • $25 maximum for an Initial Medical Report (4)
  • $70 maximum for a Medical Assessment Report (4)
  • $70 maximum for a Medical Progress Report (4)
  • $65 maximum for a Medical Aftereffects Report (4)
Professional's fees
  • $36 maximum per prescribed treatment for physiotherapy or occupational therapy
  • $31 maximum per prescribed treatment for chiropractic care
  • $26 maximum per prescribed treatment by acupuncture
  • $65 maximum per prescribed psychological treatment
  • For fees of other professionals, call our information line
Substitute labour costs in a family business Weekly maximum of $805 with supporting documents the first 180 days
Medication To be determined on presentation of bills or receipts
Prostheses, orthoses, etc. To be determined on presentation of bills or receipts, according to regulation

The SAAQ indexes the amount of most compensation benefits paid on a yearly basis. An updated Compensation Table is available at the beginning of each year.

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Last Modification: 2011-12-14