39. The lump sum is established after a health assessment confirms the sequelae of injuries for which there is no possibility of significant improvement or after the death is pronounced or presumed.
In the case of a lump sum for the sequelae of injuries, the lump sum is established and paid for each sequela after the health assessment has confirmed that improvement of the sequela is impossible.
Despite the first paragraph, the lump sum may, in accordance with the regulation, include an amount that covers loss of enjoyment of life, pain, mental suffering or other unfavourable consequences that were temporary.
2021, c. 132021, c. 13, s. 39.