The assessment of non-financial losses in fatal injury cases

Eleanor J. Russell

The assessment of non-financial losses in fatal injury cases

Law

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Abstract

The recent case of McArthur v Timberbush Tours Limited and ERS Syndicate Management Limited [2021] CSOH 75 will be of interest to all those engaged in fatal accident litigation. Not only does the case provide important guidance in relation to the assessment of transmissible solatium and non-patrimonial awards to various family members, but it also provides useful consideration of the defence of contributory negligence.

Original language	English
Journal	Scots Law Times
Publication status	Published - 3 Sep 2021

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Russell, E.J. (2021) The assessment of non-financial losses in fatal injury cases
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The assessment of non-financial losses in fatal injury cases

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