Damages Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Special damages
A
Relate to costs that can easily be quantified at the time of the trial. For example loss of earnings pre trial.
2
Q
General damages.
A
More difficult to calculate like loss of future earnings
3
Q
Loss of future earnings
A
Rarely given out, often periodically.
Calculated by:
Average net annual income X number of years claimant likely to work
Takes into account redundancy and sickness.
4
Q
“Lost years”
A
A type of general damages.
Pickett V British Rail Engineering
5
Q
Non pecuniary damages
A
Putting a price on a physical injury e.g. Broken arm
