Gain a thorough understanding of calculating fair compensation with expert insights tailored for PI and Clinical Negligence practitioners. Our resources offer practical guidance to help you secure appropriate monetary awards for your clients, covering a wide range of damages from general to special. Equip yourself with the knowledge to argue effectively for loss of earnings, future care costs, and more, ensuring just outcomes in every case.
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Duty of care and breach in clinical negligence claimsThe duty of careA medical practitioner owes a duty of care to their patient. This duty is to take...
False imprisonmentLiabilityFalse imprisonment consists of the complete deprivation of liberty without a lawful basis. Claims will in practice be made...
Pain, suffering and loss of amenityValuing the lossHow should an injury be measured in a sum of money? After all no formula can calculate the value of...
Psychiatric injury—secondary victimsWhat is a secondary victim?A primary victim is a claimant who was directly involved as a participant in the...
General damages in fatal accident claimsElements of a fatal accident claimThere are two different elements to a fatal accident claim:•the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934 (LR(MP)A 1934) allows an action to be brought on behalf of the deceased’s estate for:◦pain and suffering for the
Smith v Manchester awardsThe nature of the awardWhere an injured person is disadvantaged in the labour market as a result of a residual disability resulting from an injury, they are entitled to claim a head of damage commonly referred to as a Smith v Manchester award, named after the case that
Interest on general damages, special damages and judgment debtInterest on general damagesEntitlementA claimant is entitled to simple interest at a rate the court deems fit.The rateInterest on general damages is awarded at the rate of 2% a year.Interest can be awarded on all damages for personal
Claims for lost yearsThe claim and basis for itThis type of claim is made on behalf of a living claimant whose life expectancy has been reduced as a result of the defendant’s negligence. Medical evidence will determine the loss of life expectancy. The phrase ‘lost years’ refers to the period after
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