Remedies

Question 1

Physical injury or damage to property

Answer 1

• compensation is awarded to successful claims
• this award is known as damages
• ## this award aims to put the claimant in the same position they were in if the tort has not been committed as far as money can do

Question 2

Types of loss

Answer 2

Pecuniary loss
- easily calculated in money terms
- e.g hiring a car
- medical bills
Non pecuniary loss
- not wholly money based
Loss of amenity or change of lifestyle
- pain and suffering as a result of an accident
- not being able to play a sport any longer

Question 3

Special damages ( pecuniary )

Answer 3

These can be calculated specifically up to the date if the trial or settlement.
Can include damage to property
Also include loss of earning while recovering from the accident

Question 4

General damages non pecuniary

Answer 4

These look forward from the trial or settlement date
An amount for pain or suffering
Loss of amenity( quality of life )
Future loss of earnings
Future medical expenses including adapting cars or houses for specialist care

Question 5

General damages

Answer 5

These will need evidence to support as they can be speculative
- this may include medical evidence of the effect of the accident on the victim
- future loss of earnings will be an annual calculation