Quebec is Canada's only civil-law jurisdiction and operates a SAAQ no-fault auto scheme that bars tort recovery for motor injury since 1978. For head & brain claims specifically, the band is built from the Andrews v Grand & Toy non-pecuniary cap framework and then adjusted for Quebec's no-fault statutory scheme and any applicable statutory cap.
★ band · Canada federal frame
C$200,000 – Andrews cap
Severe traumatic brain injury
Pecuniary heads add substantially on top
The Canada band is the starting point. Quebec's fault rule and any applicable cap then adjust the figure.
★ QC · statute of limitations
3 years for civil action under Civil Code
Code Civil du Québec, art. 2925
★ QC · fault rule
No-fault statutory scheme
Motor injury is administered under SAAQ no-fault scheme — no tort recovery available for motor injury. Civil-code damages apply outside the motor sphere.
★ QC · caps
What caps recovery.
Statutory caps that may bear on a head & brain settlement in Quebec.
Andrews cap (non-pecuniary)
Non-pecuniary loss in non-motor PI
~C$430,000+ (applied via Civil Code)
Andrews trilogy applied through Civil Code
★ head & brain severity tiers · Canada frame
How the band stratifies.
The Andrews v Grand & Toy non-pecuniary cap stratifies head & brain into the tiers below. Quebec courts apply the same tier structure, adjusted for state-specific factors.
Severity tier
Band
Basis
Concussion / mild TBI
C$30,000 – C$120,000
Reported decisions
Severe traumatic brain injury
C$200,000 – Andrews cap
Pecuniary heads add substantially on top
★ head & brain · neighbouring jurisdictions
Compare to neighbours.
How Quebec's fault rule and limitation period compare to other Canada jurisdictions for head & brain claims.
Each answer is independently coherent and references the relevant statute or authority document.
How much is a head & brain claim worth in Quebec?
Quebec head & brain settlements track the federal Canada band of C$200,000 – Andrews cap, adjusted for Quebec's fault rule (no-fault statutory scheme) and any applicable state cap. The position within the band turns on severity, prognosis, recovery time, and the strength of the medical paper trail.
What fault rule applies to head & brain claims in Quebec?
No-fault statutory scheme. Motor injury is administered under SAAQ no-fault scheme — no tort recovery available for motor injury. Civil-code damages apply outside the motor sphere.
What is the statute of limitations for head & brain claims in Quebec?
3 years for civil action under Civil Code. Source: Code Civil du Québec, art. 2925. Filing after the period expires generally bars the claim absent a tolling exception.
Do Quebec's damages caps reduce head & brain settlements?
Yes — Quebec applies the following caps that may bear on a head & brain claim: Andrews cap (non-pecuniary). Caps are applied to the gross award before any fault-allocation reduction.
Does Quebec require no-fault first-party recovery for auto-related head & brain claims?
Yes. Quebec requires PIP first-party recovery before tort-based claims. Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) administers no-fault auto. No tort recovery for motor injury since 1978 reform.
Should I hire a Quebec head & brain attorney?
For all but the most modest claims, yes. Quebec's fault rule and caps materially affect the calculus, and adjusters value represented claims significantly higher. Most Quebec personal injury attorneys work on contingency (33–40% typical), with no fee unless you recover.
Figures on this page are starting points: the Canada band adjusted for Quebec's statutory framework. They are not quotes for any specific case. For representation, consult an attorney admitted in Quebec. See /methodology, /sources, and /disclaimer.