PROVING THINGS 224: PROVING LOSS OF EARNINGS: THE IMPORTANCE (& LIMITATIONS) OF THE CLAIMANT’S OWN EVIDENCE

The impairment of someone's ability to earn their living is always a serious matter.  There are a number of approaches that the court can take to the award of damages.   Anyone representing a claimant should read McRae -v- Chase International Express Ltd [2003] EWCA Civ 505 where findings in relatio...