DAMAGES IN ANTICIPATION OF DEATH AND LOSSES PRIOR TO DEATH 2026: WEBINAR 2nd JULY 2026

Not all fatal claims fall neatly under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 framework or the general rules of personal injury damages.  This is an area where practitioners have to act with great sensitivity but also where a detailed knowledge of the relevant legal principles is essential. This webinar explores claims where death has not yet occurred or where losses were incurred prior to death, including “lost years” claims and reduced life expectancy scenarios. Participants will gain insight into the distinction between Fatal Accidents Act claims and Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934 claims, including who may recover for pain and suffering. The session also considers Human Rights Act implications in fatal cases, and provides analysis of ongoing legal developments following a recent significant Supreme Court decision affecting claims for lost years.   Booking details are available here.

THE WEBINAR

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

• Assess claims where the claimant has a reduced life expectancy, including calculating appropriate multipliers.
• Understand “lost years” claims and distinguish them from traditional fatal accident claims.
• Apply Law Reform Act provisions, including identifying who may claim for pain and suffering.
• Consider Human Rights Act implications in fatal cases.
• Evaluate criticisms of current law following a recent significant Supreme Court decision affecting claims for lost years claims

Ideal for practitioners dealing with complex or non-standard fatal and pre-death claims.