The Personal Injuries Assessment Board will make special provision for vulnerable parties and will take steps to ensure the application process is straightforward. Personal Injuries Assessment Board staff will provide assistance to either party where required and explain the consequences of a party either taking or not taking a step during the process. Cases involving claimants who lack full legal capacity will be subject to a ruling by the court, for example, persons under 18, persons of unsound mind or dependants after a fatal accident.