Special Damages constitute an important part of most personal injury claims and preparing a schedule of damages is a complex process. Facts & Figures: Tables for the Calculation of Damages makes the entire calculation process quicker, easier and more accurate.
The calculation of past and future losses in personal injury and clinical negligence cases can be a lengthy, technical and complex matter. Facts & Figures Tables for the Calculation of Damages 2023/24 is designed to guide barristers, insurers, solicitors and all levels of the judiciary through the issues that such a calculation can involve. It is compiled with input from many sources, including lawyers, accountants and actuaries, as well as nursing, housing and motoring consultants. Although the most complex cases may still require their own expert evidence, with the aid of Facts & Figures you can calculate:
Multipliers for future losses for life, to retirement age, from retirement age, for limited periods, or at specified or unspecified dates in the future
Net incomes from gross
Claims for gratuitous care
Housing costs
Interest rates
Motoring costs in the overwhelming majority of cases
Facts & Figures 2023/24 also contains information and helpful guidance on:
Splitting multipliers for future losses
Periodical payments
Loss of earnings and lost years calculations
Pension loss calculations
Swift v Carpenter calculations
Calculating Court of Protection and deputyship costs