1. Introduction -- 2. Investigation -- 3. Liability -- 4. Defences -- 5. Digest -- decided cases -- factual scenarios -- liability and defences -- 6. Chronic pain -- 7. Damages -- painand suffering -- 8. Damages -- reduced life expectancy -- 9. Damages -- Loss of earning capacity -- 10. Damages -- Friffiths v Kerkemeyer -- 11. Damages -- Miscellaneous claims -- 12. Particulars of claim -- 13. Assessing damages -- 14. Settlement and trial -- 15. Appeals and general principles.
Summary:
"Personal Injury Claims: Investigation and Preparation from inception to trial is a comprehensive work that deals with issues that arise in personal injury cases. It addresses in great detail the practicalities involved in investigating and preparing claims, including establishing liability from the perspective of a plaintiff, and preparing a defence from the standpoint of a defendant. Several chapters are devoted exclusively to the assessment of damages. Where appropriate, the author provides in-depth commentary and comprehensive analysis of relevant case law, as well as the civil liability, workers compensation and motor accidents compensation legislation applicable in each Australian jurisdiction. In this way he provides insight into issues that may arise for consideration in particular cases and articulates arguments directed towards resolving those issues."--Back cover.
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