DAMAGES IN ANTICIPATION OF DEATH AND DAMAGES FOR LOSSES PRIOR TO DEATH: WEBINAR 15th JULY 2025

This webinar deals with some of the most sensitive and difficult issues that a litigator may have to deal with.  It looks a law and practice relating to losses incurred prior to death.  Booking details are available here.

ISSUES COVERED

Issues covered include:

• What is the nature of the claim if the claimant has a reduced life expectancy?
• How does the court calculate the multiplier for someone with 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
• Criticism of the law and a (currently pending) appeal to the Supreme Court.