
The first edition of this title was regarded as a landmark publication in personal injury practice. Each succeeding edition has built on this reputation and the book has now firmly established itself as essential reading for all those involved in the area of personal injury.The Guidelines are designed to provide a clear and logical framework for the assessment of general damages while leaving the discretion of the assessor unfettered, since every case must depend to a degree on its own facts. They provide an invaluable guide to all those involved in personal injury litigation: solicitors, barristers, insurance companies, trade unions, and medical defense organizations. As with previous editions, all judges involved in hearing personal injury cases will automatically receive a copy of the book. This ninth edition has been fully updated to take account of inflation and decisions made in the two years since the previous edition.
This publication establishes a standardized, logical framework for the assessment of general damages in personal injury litigation while preserving the necessary judicial discretion to evaluate individual case facts. The Judicial College, composed of experienced legal experts and judges, compiles this data to ensure consistency across the court system. By synthesizing recent case law and adjusting for inflationary trends, the text provides a reliable benchmark for practitioners and adjudicators alike.
What You Will Find
Legal professionals and judges widely recognize this text as the definitive standard for personal injury assessment in the United Kingdom. Experts emphasize that the density and technical precision of the guidelines make them an indispensable resource for anyone operating within the civil litigation system.
Page Count:
67
Publication Date:
2008-11-15
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199548587
ISBN-13:
9780199548583
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