DAMAGES IN ANTICIPATION OF DEATH AND FOR LOSSES PRIOR TO DEATH: WEBINAR 11th OCTOBER 2023

October 2, 2023 · by · in Damages, Fatal Accidents, Webinar

Claims for reduction of life expectancy or for losses prior to death can be difficult and complex. They require a highly sensitive approach. They also require a large degree of knowledge of the relevant legal principles. There are traps and pitfalls that some lawyers fall foul of, further the law in this area is far from straightforward.  Coupled with that there are issues in relation to obtaining evidence.   This webinar on the 11th October 2023 looks at these issues in detail.  Booking details are available here.

 

Issues covered include:

  • Common pitfalls in these type of claims.
  • What is the nature of the claim if the claimant has a reduced life expectancy?
  • The “lost years” claim
  • The difference between lost year claims and fatal accident claims
  • The Law Reform Act claim. Who can bring a claim for pain and suffering of someone who has subsequently died?
  • Human Rights Act claims and fatal accident damages
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