CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF EARNINGS: AVOIDING THE PITFALLS: WEBINAR 19th JUNE 2026 (TOGETHER WITH A USEFUL QUESTIONNAIRE AND SERIES OF CHECKLISTS)

It is surprising how many allegations of negligence are made against lawyers because of a failure to consider and obtain damages for loss of earnings.  In addition there are a growing number of cases where claimants have come to grief (badly) because of attempts to claim  loss of earnings figures which were simply unsupportable.  This has led to claims for loss of earnings being struck out, or findings of fundamental dishonesty.  Claims for loss of income have to be treated with care. This webinar takes you through common problem areas and provides a questionnaire and series of checklists to   Booking details for this webinar are available here.

“… the claimant here just about here escapes the remedy of being shut out entirely from pursuit of any aspect of this claim. A proportionate approach, balancing the competing factors, would be to strike out the claim for loss of earnings and that is what I will do“

Francis -v- Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust [2023] EWHC 2636 (KB) 

THE WEBINAR

Claims for loss of earnings are a critical component of many personal injury and civil litigation cases, yet they are also among the most vulnerable to failure. Poorly evidenced claims, misunderstanding of legal principles, or flawed calculations can lead not only to reduced awards but, in serious cases, findings of fundamental dishonesty or claims being struck out entirely.

This webinar is designed to address the common pitfalls that arise in loss of earnings claims and to provide practical guidance on how to present robust, well-supported cases. It will explore the legal framework, methods of calculation, and key evidential requirements, while highlighting where and why claims most frequently go wrong.

Through a combination of legal analysis and practical examples, the session will equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare, present, and defend claims for loss of earnings effectively, whether acting for claimants or defendants.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Understand the legal principles governing claims for loss of earnings
• Accurately calculate loss of income using appropriate methods, including multiplier and multiplicand approaches
• Identify common errors and evidential gaps that can undermine a loss of earnings claim
• Recognise the risks associated with advancing unevidenced claims, including allegations of fundamental dishonesty
• Assess and apply concepts such as disability in the labour market and Blamire awards
• Evaluate claims involving self-employed individuals and appreciate the additional evidential challenges they present
• Understand claims for loss of congenial employment and how they are assessed
• Prepare and critically analyse schedules of damages relating to loss of earnings
• Effectively prove loss of earnings at trial using practical strategies and examples