AVOIDING THE PITFALLS IN CLAIMS FOR LOSS OF EARNINGS: WEBINAR 19th MAY 2026: USEFUL QUESTIONNAIRES AND CHECKLISTS INCLUDED

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. Booking details are available here.

“In the circumstances the omission was clearly wrong. I consider that it was also negligent. No reasonable and competent practitioner should in the circumstances have omitted to examine the possibility that this was not just a case which called for a generous Smith –v- Manchester  award but one which might call for the loss of earnings and care to be compensated for on a lifetime basis” Hickman –v- Blake Lapthorn and David Fisher  [2005] EWHC 2714 

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. Booking details are available here.

“…it is for the claimant to prove, on a balance of probabilities, that she would have returned to paid work. On the basis of all the evidence before me, I am afraid she has simply not established that”  Welsh v Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust [2018] EWHC 1917

THE WEBINAR

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.  Delegates will be sent a useful client questionnaire on loss of earnings claims.

“The thrust of Mr Fewtrell’s cross examination was that the schedule was a fiction. I have little doubt that is the case. Indeed, the point was recognised on behalf of both Claimants …”  F  and S -v- TH [2016] EWHC 1605 (QB).

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