Serious Injury Claims - Assessment & Quantum of Damages with Nicky Carter

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will update you on the latest issues when dealing with claims for serious injury.

We will consider each of the relevant heads of loss and the latest issues to enable you to prepare effective arguments on your client’s behalf.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Damages for PSLA
• Core principles
• Hobbies and sports
• Future loss of earnings - Ogden Tables - latest issues
• Different approaches
• Disability - reduction factors A-D
• Retirement age
• Smith v Manchester Awards v Multiplier/Multiplicand - Natasha Palmer v Seferif Mantas and Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd [2022]
• Calculating claims for care and assistance - best principles
• Provisional damages - which cases and when and how to claim
• Medical treatment - core principles
• Services and DIY
• Deductions
• Periodical payment orders - when and what heads of loss

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.