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RTA Special damages
Synopsis
This module covers the legal basis for special damages claims, gathering relevant evidence and making sure that heads of claim are not missed.
Outcomes
As a result of the course, you will be better at:
- interviewing about claims for special damages
- seeking out the available evidence and assessing its value
- calculating and drafting claims for special damages
- advising clients and managing their expectations appropriately
- progressing claims efficiently
Content
- Interview exercises to improve interview technique and to identify heads of loss
- Vehicle related losses (excess, repairs, credit hire, loss of use, fuel costs, diminution in value)
- Care and assistance
- Medication and treatment
- Loss of earnings
- Other losses
- Gathering evidence
- What evidence is needed for each item of special damage?
- When to start gathering evidence
- Is the evidence good enough?
- Managing the client’s expectations
- Using checklists
- Calculating special damages
- Realistic valuation based on the case studies
- The effects of a CRU certificate
- Drafting the schedule
- Drafting the narrative for gratuitous care claims
Format
Interactive workshop based on case studies. Online assessments with tracking and reporting. We can create scenarios to meet your training needs. Duration 6 hours Online assessments - 30-60 minutes each Delegates Solicitors, legal executives and paralegals handling fast track RTA claims Maximum 12 per course Tutors |
To discuss how we can help call Linda Moran on 0114 273 8300.