Monthly Archives: February 2016
LOSS OF EARNINGS: THE APPROPRIATE LOSS OF EARNINGS MULTIPLIER FOR AN INJURED CLAIMANT: MITIGATION OF LOSS
It is always interesting to look at those cases where the judge decides on loss of earnings. In Syred -v- Powszecnny Zaklad Ubezpieczen (PZU) SA [2016] EWHC 254 (QB) (Mr Justice Soole. In particular there is an interesting riposte to an assertion that the claimant failed to mitigate his loss. KEY POINTS The judge found […]
THE EMPLOYER’S DUTY: THE SUPREME COURT STATES THE IMPORTANCE OF RISK ASSESSMENTS
In Kennedy -v- Cordia Services LLP [2016] UKSC 6 the Supreme Court allowed the appellant’s appeal. The case related to Scottish law, however the principles are of general application. It raises interesting issues as to the relevance of “It follows that the employer’s duty is no longer confined to taking such precautions as are […]
PERSONAL INJURY: LIABILITY AND DAMAGES 