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Jason Cox and Gareth McAloon‘s latest article is an introduction to the use of latest Ogden Tables, explaining the effects and changes of new life expectancy data, calculation of loss of earnings, and an overview on how to navigate the new Tables.
This article is split into three parts. The first part will discuss the new Tables and the changes resulting from new life expectancy data. The second part will focus on the changes that affect the Ogden recommended methods for calculation of loss of earnings and, in particular, the substantial changes to Section B of the EN which concern the use of reduction factors to reflect contingencies other than mortality. The final part will focus on the use of the Additional Tables via the Excel spreadsheets.
To read the full article, please click here.
Gareth McAloon has recently had a guest appearance on an episode of Shoosmith‘s Serious Injury Podcast titled Inquest Process and Care Home Claims. The episode hopes to provide an introduction to the inquest process which we will build upon in future episodes. This episode covers: Inquests and when they arise. Discussion around specific Shoosmiths Serious Injury case examples.…
To download a PDF copy of this article, please click here. On 12th January 2022, judgment was handed down in Andrew Chell v Tarmac Cement and Lime Limited [2022] EWCA Civ 7. This was the second appeal from the decision of HHJ Rawlings (“the judge”) sitting at Stoke-on-Trent County Court on 14 October 2019. He…
Civil practitioners will be well aware of the court’s important power to enforce solicitors’ undertakings summarily. Such undertakings are given in a wide range of situations but particularly conveyancing and litigation. Solicitors are held to the highest standards of professional conduct because they are officers of the court. Rapid summary enforcement of solicitors’ undertakings underpins,…
