A well
drafted schedule will make recoverability easier and lead to a swifter
settlement.
Preparing
schedules of loss can be a daunting task for any fee-earner; Knowing what you
can claim is only half the battle. This session will give you the skill and
confidence needed to draft schedules of losses successfully.
Often
called a schedule of special damages, this is not necessarily an accurate title
and can lead to confusion. In accordance with CPR PD 16.4.2, a schedule of loss
should include ‘details of any past and future expenses and losses’ and should have
a statement of truth at the end.
During
this session Nicky Carter will remind viewers of the two distinct types of
damages; General and special damages and how this affects the layout of the
schedule of loss. Consideration will be given to what should be included within
the claimant’s statement and the information that will be required when undertaking
the following nett loss of earnings calculations:
·
Self
employment
·
Partnership
·
Limited
Company
·
Illegal
earnings
Other
topics considered during this session include:
·
Past
/ future losses
·
Variations
·
Reclaiming
sick pay
·
Employee
benefits and loss of ‘perks’
·
Deductions
– charitable payments, redundancy payments, benefits