Learn about valuing general damages methodically, using the available evidence, the Judicial College Guidelines and case law to support your valuation.
Valuing General Damages also covers mitigation of loss, interest, the eggshell skull rule and valuing when there are multiple injuries.
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Course Content
E-learning
This e-learning course provides an introduction to valuing general damages in a personal injury claim.
It looks at the evidence needed and the tools you should use. The course includes practical exercises to test your understanding.
Content
- Evidence
- The medical report
- Witness evidence
- Photographs
- Cross-referencing
- Using a template
- Using the Judicial College Guidelines
- Case law
- Valuation exercises
- Mitigation of loss
- Eggshell skull rule
- Valuing damages when there are multiple injuries
- Interest on general damages
Outcomes
After you have completed this course, you will:- approach the valuation of general damages in a methodical way
- understand how to use the Judicial College Guidelines
- understand how to research case law to support your valuation
- know how to approach valuation when there are multiple injuries
Delegates
Trainee solicitors, paralegals, litigation assistants, claims handlersValuing General Damages E-learning Course
30 minutes
£30 + VAT
Anyone handling claims
Quantum Training Suite
This bundle of 8 courses provides an introduction to valuing quantum in personal injury claims.
You can purchase a licence for a single course or for our full Quantum Training Suite.
If you have any questions on our Quantum Training Suite, please contact Kath Kinch on
Phone: 0114 273 8300
Email: Kath@KinchRobinson.com
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